a surname

pavement

pave

a host (person who receives or entertains a guest) / a host (person or organisation responsible for running an event) / a host (moderator) / a host (paid male companion offering conversation)

deacon in the Orthodox Church

number of steps

maintenance of railroad tracks

a hostess (female host) / a hostess (bargirl (a female companion))

continuative of 出す

Alternative spelling of だし: dashi, broth. / A pretext or excuse.