group of similar things or people. To come together in a group, flock etc..

gladly received. used to greet someone in polite or friendly way. Friendly greeting to someone who has arrived. To accept or receive something happily and gladly.

outside. without it being case that. in absence of.

relating to or making use of form of tape transport, used mainly to provide backup storage. method of relaying data over computer network as steady continuous stream. To split classes or students into ability levels.

best part of a period or event. To make people aware of a problem, subject, issue.

To make as effective as possible.

not same as another or each other.

amount of work to be done by person or thing. Work you are expected to do in a specified time.

flowing naturally or supplied to building through pipes and taps. The act of moving your legs to move quickly. To flow in a certain direction, like a liquid.

move troops into position for military action.

in most essential respects.

(of data) copied from one computer system to another. To transfer data from a computer or the internet.

For a reason.

gesture, action, or sound that is used to convey information or instructions. Movements of your hand/other means to send messages. To be evidence/an indication something will happen.