(UK, simile) Completely black in colour.

Synonym of poor as a church mouse

(linguistics) A grammatical aspect that expresses the state of the subject that is continuing the action.

(linguistics) A grammatical aspect that expresses the dynamic quality of actions that are in progress.

plural of asparagus bean

An east Asian type of bean with long, edible pods, the yardlong bean (Vigna unguiculata subsp. sesquipedalis).

(Australia) Brave, daring, full of pluck, willing.

(simile, slang) Utterly black; pitch-black.

As is appropriate to the circumstances; particularly where a choice must be made between two options.

in order to; to.