To kneel, especially as an act of reverence or prayer.

(idiomatic) About to die; in a life-threatening state of health.

Of or relating to a hierarchical system that progresses from a single, large basic unit to multiple, smaller subunits. / Produced, controlled, or directed by those at the top of the hierarchy.

two pairs of railway switches forming two connections that cross over between two parallel tracks

A person who stubbornly holds to a philosophy or opinion regardless of its feasibility. / (historical) In France, in 1815-30, one of a school who desired a constitution like that of Britain.

Stubbornly holding on to an idea without concern for practicalities or reality.

The unsmoked end of a cigarette or cigar.

(US) A food preparation utensil resembling a small rolling pin with spikes, used to pierce dough to prevent overrising or blistering.

The last of one's money; all of one's money.

(idiomatic) To be absolutely sure of something; to be certain enough of something to wager everything.