a mounting consisting of a piece of metal (as in a ring or other jewelry) that holds a gem in place | an act of help or assistance; something (such as a tool, software or system) used to render said help or assistance |
arrangement of scenery and properties to represent the place where a play or movie is enacted | the act of public worship following prescribed rules |
a table service for one person | (sports) a stroke that puts the ball in play |
the context and environment in which something is set | the act of mating by male animals |
the physical position of something | the act of delivering a writ or summons upon someone |
the state of the environment in which a situation exists | periodic maintenance on a car or machine |
the set of facts or circumstances that surround a situation or event | the performance of duties by a waiter or servant |
| employment in or work for another |
| 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 |