to find out or estimate the extent, dimensions, etc. of, esp. by the use of a standard; to measure.

to add up, one by one, by units or groups, so as to get a total; to count.

to become countable.

to join together; to connect; to combine.

to string (beads, flowers, pearls, etc.).

to make ready; to prepare.

to supply or provide (another) with.

to strive hard to accomplish.

to pass through one end of a thread through the eyelet of a needle.

to pierce, stab, pass (a pointed object) through; to plant.

to attempt; to try.

to commence; to start; to begin.

to come to happen; to occur.

to be ready; to be prepared for.

to keep (another) under check; to control.

to make clear, plain or understandable; to explain.