a social gathering of guests or companions | an act of help or assistance; something (such as a tool, software or system) used to render said help or assistance |
an institution created to conduct business | the act of public worship following prescribed rules |
organization of performers and associated personnel (especially theatrical) | (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play |
small military unit; usually two or three platoons | the act of mating by male animals |
crew of a ship including the officers; the whole force or personnel of a ship | the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone |
a unit of firefighters including their equipment | periodic maintenance on a car or machine |
a band of people associated temporarily in some activity | the performance of duties by a waiter or servant |
a social or business visitor | employment in or work for another |
the state of being with someone | work done by one person or group that benefits another |
| (law) the acts performed by an English feudal tenant for the benefit of his lord which formed the consideration for the property granted to him |
| tableware consisting of a complete set of articles (silver or dishware) for use at table |
| a means of serving |
| a force that is a branch of the armed forces |
| a company or agency that performs a public service; subject to government regulation |