“itself”

Used to form the past perfect tense, expressing an action that took place prior to a reference point that is itself in the past.

A number of different; various.

A strip of fabric, especially from the edge of a piece of cloth.

Prepared for immediate action or use.

The smallest unit of language that has a particular meaning and can be expressed by itself; the smallest discrete, meaningful unit of language. (contrast morpheme.)

The impetus behind all motion and all activity.

Relief from work or activity by sleeping; sleep.

A thin layer of some substance; a pellicle; a membranous covering, causing opacity.