state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to idealistic or notional idea of them.

firmly established in particular habit, belief. To formally approve or check something.

Just a while ago; not long ago.

state, period, or place of isolation in which people or animals that have arrived from elsewhere or been exposed to infectious or contagious disease are placed. To isolate ill people to prevent disease spreading.

Doing your job. action of doing work. To be functioning properly, e.g. a car.

To separate into pieces by force, or by dropping.

Playing the main part in a play or movie. guidance. To show the way or guide others.

process of isolating.

heading at top of newspaper article. Title summarizing a news story. To be the main performer at a show.

Things you read (book, magazines and web pages). action or skill of reading. To take a measurement of a meter (e.g. gas meter).

in space separating things. From one person, thing, or place, to another.

For a reason.

separation of something into several pieces.

arrange to receive something regularly by paying in advance.