(grammar) A subclass of perfective verbs that denotes a momentary or punctiliar action (e.g., to sneeze, to blink).

present participle of ask for it

Because of the fact that; since. / To the extent that; insofar as.

(simile) Very nervous.

(archaic) A water snake. / A venomous viper native to southwestern Europe (Vipera aspis). / The Egyptian cobra (Naja haje). / (figuratively) An evil person; a snake.

The aspen tree.

(UK, law, in citation) Initialism of Act of the Scottish Parliament.

(idiomatic) Only when possible or when the opportunity presents itself; intermittent. / (wrestling) Relating to catch wrestling, a form of amateur freestyle wrestling.

Ad hoc; in any way possible.

(idiomatic) To use any available means or methods.