noun - a medical facility for long-term illness, often for rest and treatment of chronic conditions like tuberculosis
adjective - dealing with problems or situations in a practical and realistic way rather than relying on theories or ideals
noun - a base or support on which a statue, column, or object stands
adverb, dated - three times
noun, technical - an old-fashioned long gun used by soldiers before rifles were invented
noun - a type of sugar found in milk and dairy products
verb, informal - to give money unwillingly, especially when you are forced or pressured to do so
adjective - causing disagreement or hostility between people; tending to divide
noun, American English - an increase in the money you get for your work
noun - the date when a baby is expected to be born
noun - the date when something is supposed to be paid
verb - to make soft, gentle sounds like a baby does when happy
noun - strong and frequent crying in a healthy baby, usually caused by stomach pain or gas
noun - a piece of furniture where you lay a baby to change their nappy
verb - to wrap a baby tightly in a blanket to keep them warm and help them feel safe