verb - to change information or data into a secret code, so that only authorized people can read it
noun - the process of converting information or data into a code to prevent unauthorized access
adjective, formal - very attractive or charming in a mysterious or seductive way
adjective, British English, informal - not straight, level, or properly balanced; shaky or unstable
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
noun - a man's name (short for Stephen)
noun - a small, moderately spicy chili pepper, usually green when harvested, commonly used in Mexican and Tex-Mex cuisine
noun - the main character in a series of books by J. R. Rowling
noun - a Japanese dish made with rice combined with ingredients such as raw or cooked fish, vegetables, or seaweed