(hydrology) A topographic region in which all water drains to a common outlet; a watershed.

(Britain) A multifunctional room that can be used for any purpose in a palace or castle. / (Britain, somewhat dated) Any room where visitors may be entertained; now, the living room.

In a dramatic manner.

(theater, film) The smallest division of action in a play, film or other work of drama; The moment at which increasing dramatic tension produces a noticeable change in the consciousness of one or more characters.

To fall behind relative to others. / To unwittingly hold up progress. / To deliberately hold up progress by acting slowly.

A list of characters in a play or story, usually arranged in order of first appearance.

(mythology) A legendary creature, usually depicted as long and snake-like, with many claws, common in several East Asian cultures.

simple past tense and past participle of draggle

Soiled and wet as by dragging in the mud. / Having a limp, miserable, dilapidated appearance; bedraggled.

To make, or to become, wet and muddy by dragging along the ground.