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
adjective, formal - showing respect and politeness to someone, especially someone in a position of authority or higher status
verb - to talk to someone or write to them regularly, so you don’t lose contact
noun - a very thin thread or fibre, especially one that is long, flexible, and often delicate
noun, formal - an act of attacking, stealing from, or damaging something, especially by using force or violence
verb, formal - to steal from or destroy something, especially in a violent or aggressive way