activity for the purpose of training or developing the body or mind; systematic practice, esp. by military or similar personnel; a military display or assembly esp. a review of marching troops; parade.

to talk to another in a very low voice, as not to be heard by a third person; to whisper.

to talk furtively, as in gossiping, maligning or plotting; to slander, in private.

a measure of distance approximately equal to 3.2 kilometres (one krōśa) (according to some, it is 6.4 Kms., i.e. two krōśas).

a meadow; a pasture-land.