A stated reason for opposing or questioning a proposal, claim, or action.

A central open space surrounded by the rooms or levels of a building.

A leafy vegetable with broad green blades and thick edible stalks.

A craftsperson whose trade is assembling tiny timepieces designed to be worn on the wrist.

The point where two rivers or streams join, forming a single continuing channel.

A rodent with long sharp quills that help protect it from predators.

A small, heavy object placed on loose sheets to stop them blowing away.

A plant with tart fleshy stalks cooked with sugar in desserts.

To bend forward at the waist, for example to look under a low beam.

The condition of occurring after the expected or agreed moment.