engaging in speech. action of talking. To make a formal speech about something.

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

conclusion or resolution reached after consideration. Choices made after thinking; final judgment.

Defeating or beating someone or something.

Many of. more than two but not many. More than two but not a large amount.

To reply to a question someone asks.

cement or mortar used to fill joints of brickwork or masonry. To face a certain direction, e.g. north.

(of compound leaf or other plant organ) made discontinuous by smaller interposed leaflets or intervals of bare stem. To stop something from happening for a while.

person or thing that interrupts. A device for automatically interrupting an electric current.

formal discussion on particular matter in public meeting or legislative assembly. General public discussions of a topic. To consider options before making a decision.

Using reasons to make people believe something.

part of cinema or television film recording particular event.

To admit the validity or truth of something.

declared or estimated as likely to happen in future. To guess or estimate what will or might happen.

To affect or change something indirectly.