anxious to prevent or put end to. To fight against someone in a contest or game.

To ask for something you want to buy, e.g. a meal.

verbal written or recorded communication. Ideas or themes in a story, book, or film. To communicate using text.

(Of a company) with a limit of financial liability. To stop or prevent an increase past a point.

A position not as important as the main event.

become aware of.

for reason that.

free from outside control. A person not connected to a political party.

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

(Police or military) to protect from attack.

used for emphasis with following adjective functioning as adverb. Thing that is not yet known or named.

Different, better or greater than normal. Heavily discounted sales item.

action of making or agreeing to make advance payment.

Having a sharp end, like a pen or pin. To indicate something with your finger to others.

Being what was wanted or needed. used to greet someone in polite or friendly way. instance or manner of greeting someone. greet someone arriving in polite or friendly way.