a starting or commencing; a beginning.

to spread (ideas, customs, etc.) from one person or place to another; to propagate.

the lower edge of a roof, usu. projecting beyond the sides of a building; the eves.

a small cutting tool, as a knife, dagger,etc.

the sound produced from a person or bird.

kind of musical instrument.

a sound; sonance; a tune.

the air taken in and let out; breath.

a slender, straight, feathered, pointed missile shot from a bow; an arrow.

a pond or lake.

a garland or necklace.

a line; a row.

a long, thick beam bearing the weight of the roof of a building.

an onomatopoetic word formed imitating the sound of something that moves suddenly or with high speed.

a respectful term of address used to a man; sir.

a teacher.