“dot”

By or for the cause that; on this account that; for the reason that.

The beginning of an activity.

Organized, large-scale, armed conflict between countries or between national, ethnic, or other sizeable groups, usually but not always involving active engagement of military forces.

An effigy of a man burned on a bonfire on the anniversary of the Gunpowder Plot (5th November).

A numerical value equal to 6; the number following five and preceding seven. This number of dots: (••••••).

One's male offspring.

Expressing a sudden desire for silence.

Any small, natural and bright dot in the sky, most visible in the night or twilight sky. This sense includes the planets, but it is now sometimes used in exclusion of them due to influence from the technical astronomical sense.

To enter a place by force or illicit means.

To pick up suddenly.

To depart quickly or exit abruptly, especially in a manner which does not attract notice and before a meeting, event, etc. has concluded.

A position of advantage or superiority in a conflict or competition.

To emerge suddenly.

To approach a person or animal without being seen or heard

To show up; to appear suddenly or unexpectedly.