(pl.) study and amusement; curricular and extra-curricular activities (esp. in elementary level).

(pl.) studying and singing.

to be followed by; to be chased.

to support something physically by leaning it against something else or putting something under it; to prop.

to deposit something valuable (as jewellery, estate etc) as security, as for the repayment of a debt, performance of an action, etc.; to pledge.

the state of either being upside down or not being in natural position.

harsh, scornful speech exchanged while combating.

the cross beam of a cart.

(dial.) the bottom portion of the door-frame of a house; a flat piece usu. of wood or stone which forms the base of a door; a door-sill; a threshold.