Showing appreciation or gratitude. / (obsolete) Obtaining or deserving thanks; thankworthy.

To assume or take responsibility, especially in another's absence. / To maintain a secure position.

(idiomatic) For the time being, for now, with the expectation that the situation may change.

(cricket) bowling the ball from the side of the wicket that puts the bowler's bowling hand closer to the wicket

(cricket) Bowling the ball from the side of the wicket that puts the bowler's bowling hand farther from the wicket

(intransitive, cricket, of the umpires) To ask the batsmen if they wish to continue playing in conditions of poor light. If they do not, play is suspended for bad light.

A favorable judgement given in the absence of full evidence. / A trust that something will turn out or happen as hoped for or expected despite concerns.

(Britain) immediately, without delay

(Britain folklore) A flickering light or lantern, especially over bogs, swamps or marshes, held by a supernatural creature who uses it to lure travelers at night to their demise.

(cricket) To bat throughout the whole of an innings, being one of the openers and remaining not out when 10 wickets have fallen.