upward and downward, alternately / (idiomatic) alternately forwards and backwards along a path / (idiomatic) staunchly, unwaveringly, obstinately / In various places, e.g. in a country.

(nautical) Vertical; perpendicular; said of the cable when the anchor is under, or nearly under, the hawse hole, and the cable is taut. / plain; downright

(humorous or euphemistic) A tendency towards unwanted sexual touching.

An exhortation to gain knowledge from lived experiences. Commonly used after a misfortune to indicate a moral lesson.

plural of such-and-such

Always.

Alternative form of skin and bones

simple past tense and past participle of wheel and deal

(dated) nonsense, tommyrot

A cocktail composed of eggnog, brandy, rum and an egg.