noun, British English - the time after which television programmes with adult content may be broadcast (9 p.m. in Britain)
noun - an important turning point or event marking a major change in history, a situation, or someone’s life
verb - to choose not to demand or enforce something, such as a right, rule, or fee
verb - to accompany and supervise someone, especially to make sure they behave properly or are safe
noun - a person in the past, usually an older or responsible one, who accompanies and looks after someone, especially a young woman or group, to ensure proper behaviour
adjective - a light beige or pale brownish colour, similar to unbleached linen or raw silk
noun - thin, flexible wire netting with small hexagonal holes, used especially for making fences around areas where chickens or other small animals are kept
noun, formal - something that is an unfair or unreasonable burden or inconvenience to someone
verb, British English, informal - to spit
verb - to make someone unable to feel pain, usually by giving them drugs before a medical operation
noun - a doctor or specially trained nurse who gives people anaesthetics before and during medical operations
noun, British English, informal - used to refer to a man, often ironically, who behaves as if he were very important or expects to be treated with special respect