(Of an army) permanently ready to fight. position, status, or reputation. To take the role of another person.

(of direction) opposite to way in which hands of clock move round. in opposite direction to way in which hands of clock move round. In a direction opposite to the direction in which the hands of a clock move.

instance of becoming smaller or fewer. To reduce the size, amount or number of something.

To make a rule, law or system tougher.

Fact of increasing; amount something grows by. To make or become larger in size or amount.

corresponding to forward movement of hands of clock. in same direction as typical forward movement of hands of clock.

having outline or surface that curves inwards like interior of circle or sphere.

place where road branches off from another. To change the direction of something, e.g. a car.

joining or linking things together. To join or attach things together.

extending or directly underneath something. Not worthy of you; not good enough for you.

Doing your job. action of doing work. To bring into a specific state of success.

action or habit of consuming alcohol. To put water in your body through your mouth.

Turning in a curving direction e.g. road or path. form into bent, curling, or distorted shape.

process of making something free from bacteria or other living microorganisms.