A lesson taught (especially to young children) using a familiar or unusual object as a focus. / An example from real life that explains a principle or teaches a lesson.

(idiomatic) To reach a specific age where one is legally considered to be an adult. / (idiomatic) To mature, or become fully developed.

A large owl, Bubo virginianus, resident in North America, having tufts on its ears.

(idiomatic) Used to indicate that a list continues in a similar manner.

(idiomatic) To remain calm, composed, focused, or aware.

(military) A body of troops held in military reserve by a general for striking a blow on an exposed flank or wherever the enemy reveals a weak spot.

(idiomatic) To trounce; to defeat someone or something thoroughly, at a game or in battle. / (nautical) To rapidly destroy (a vessel) with overwhelming weapons fire.

of, or relating to facts only; literal, realistic / lacking emotion or colour / straightforward, blunt, frank; treating the situation as normal; not embarrassed, coy, or dramatic.

(music) A keyboard musical instrument, resembling a spinet, or upright, piano in size and general shape, in which tone is generated by electronic circuits and radiated by loudspeaker.

An association of independent, sovereign states most of which formerly constituted the British Empire.