noun, formal - something extremely large, powerful, or overwhelming, especially an organization or machine
noun - a narrow channel or small valley formed by running water, especially after heavy rain; a channel or passage for carrying water away, especially at the side of a road or roof
noun, American English - a short stay in a place that you make on a long journey to somewhere else
noun, British English - the distinctive colours and design used on vehicles, especially aircraft, trains, or company cars
adjective, formal - happening, coming, or existing before something else in time, order, or position
noun - a short, sharp, hard sound made by objects hitting each other
verb - to make a short, sharp, hard sound by hitting objects together
adverb - together with another person or group, sharing responsibility, action, or ownership
noun - the state of being legally or officially allowed to do or receive something
adjective - causing difficulty, problems, or annoyance
noun, American English - a thick liquid that is used for washing plates, pot, pans etc.
noun - goods that are taken into or out of a country illegally, or that are possessed illegally
adverb - used to express relief or gratitude that something good has happened or that a bad situation has been avoided