(intransitive) To purposely avoid interaction with others; to be introverted. / (transitive) To refrain from telling or giving; to keep secret, or refuse to share.

A woman will be more interested in a man if he is not kind to her.

(chiefly US) The right of individuals to possess firearms and armor.

(idiomatic) To hope for the best, to show support.

Alternative form of timekeeping

present participle of time-keep

(idiomatic) To stay out of trouble or follow a righteous (God-fearing) path.

The right of demanding a duty or toll for a ship entering port. / The duty or toll charged for a ship entering port.

Alternative spelling of bookkeeping

(intransitive, idiomatic, informal) To persevere.