a theory or statement that acts as the foundation of an argument

(Islam) the will of Allah

the text of a musical play, an opera or other extended vocal works

a guiding principle, rule, or instruction intended to provide moral guidance or a basis for behavior

a point where two or more lines, edges, or rays meet to form an angle, or the point at which the sides of a polygon intersect

any dramatic scene

a person who is not very bright

a natural opening or perforation through a bone or a membranous structure

a complete extent or range

someone who rules during the absence or incapacity or minority of the country's monarch

a person who is useful for nothing and spends resources wastefully

someone or something that is abnormally large and powerful

an animal or plant with parents that belong to different breeds or varieties

dignified manner or conduct

a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot

the financial means whereby one lives

a module designed to be inserted into a larger piece of equipment