act of hitting or striking person or thing. Movements of oars on a boat. move one's hand with gentle pressure over surface.

To do, be or happen for the first time; begin.

portion of food served to one person at one time. To make something better or less difficult.

physical or mental feature which is regarded as indicating condition of disease. Signs that suggests that there are problems.

Referring to the amount left over. quantity remaining after other things have been subtracted or allowed for.

lamp projecting narrow, intense beam of light directly on to place or person. illuminate with spotlight.

become fully aware of something as fact.

Used in advertising.

look at or observe attentively over period of time.

made smaller or less. To imply someone's reputation is less good.

physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with body. A feeling experienced by the body e.g. touch.

From one end or side of something to the other. expressing movement into one side and out of other side of opening etc.. moving in one side and out of other side of.

excessive localized swelling of wall of artery.

(of book etc.) prepared and issued for public sale. To prepare and make available a book magazine etc..

Experience of pain, illness or injury. To experience pain, illness, or injury.