n.
1.the financial means whereby one lives
2.the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
3.a cell in a jail or prison keep v.
1.keep in a certain state, position, or activity
2.continue a certain state, condition, or activity
3.retain possession of
4.prevent from doing something or being in a certain state
5.conform one's action or practice to
6.observe correctly or closely
7.look after
8.maintain by writing regular records
9.supply with room and board 10.allow to remain in a place or position 11.supply with necessities and support 12.fail to spoil or rot 13.celebrate, as of holidays or rites 14.keep under control 15.maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger 16.raise 17.retain rights to 18.store or keep customarily 19.have as a supply 20.maintain for use and service 21.hold and prevent from leaving 22.prevent (food) from rotting
Idiom of the Day
tax-and-spend
spend freely and tax heavily
The government has a tax-and-spend attitude that many people do not like.
