(astronomy) A circumpolar constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a bear. It includes the familiar asterism the Little Dipper and, as part of it, the northern pole star Polaris.

Any mine used for the extraction of salt. / (by extension) Any laborious work situation, especially in a confined space.

(idiomatic) To make an extra effort; to do a particularly good job.

a religious memorial service held for the deceased one month after their funeral.

Just before it is too late; in the nick of time. / Done or occurring at the latest possible time before an event.

Small and cute; pretty in a delicate way; dainty.

(rare, obsolete) A cute or pretty person; a dandy; a pretty child. / (historical) One of the court favourites of Henry III of France.

(astronomy) A spring constellation of the northern sky, said to resemble a small lion. It lies north of the constellation Leo and south of Ursa Major.

(idiomatic) To appear suddenly in one's thoughts, often as an example of something.

(idiomatic) To state one's thoughts or opinions honestly or frankly.