the act or an instance of singing.

a desire to have.

the tendency or act of begging.

strong affection for another arising out of kinship or personal ties; love.

the emotion evoked by well-being, success or good fortune or by the prospect of possessing what one desire; joy; pleasure.

the position, rank, dignity, authority or dominion of a king; kingship.

the extent, dimensions, capacity, etc. of anything, esp. as determined by a standard; a measure.

the act or process of determining extent, dimensions, etc.; measurement.

a) a standard for determining extent, dimensions, etc.; unit of measurement, as an inch, yard or bushel; b) any standard of valuation, comparison, judgment, etc.; criterion.

an instrument for measuring or a container of standard capacity.

an extent or degree not to be exceeded.

a heart trembling from fear or anxiety.

the mind lacking firmness in purpose; irresolute mind.

a weak minded man.

to press the infantry forward (in a war-field).

in chess, to move forward a pawn (of lower value).

the act or processing of measuring.