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

Proven; true; checked. 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. put person or animal in quarantine.

having paid employment. action of doing work. To be functioning properly, e.g. a car.

To begin or change suddenly; the dawn or weather.

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

Condition of being in a distinct, separate place.

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). Understanding of written text. To understand something about a situation.

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

for reason that.

End of a relationship often due to troubles.

To regularly pay to receive a service.