Definition (noun) the financial means whereby one lives
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each child was expected to pay for their keep
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he applied to the state for support
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he could no longer earn his own livelihood
Definition (noun) the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
Definition (noun) a cell in a jail or prison
Definition (verb) keep in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g.,
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keep clean
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hold in place
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She always held herself as a lady
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The students keep me on my toes
Definition (verb) continue a certain state, condition, or activity
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Keep on working!
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We continued to work into the night
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Keep smiling
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We went on working until well past midnight
Definition (verb) retain possession of
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Can I keep my old stuffed animals?
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She kept her maiden name after she married
Definition (verb) stop (someone or something) from doing something or being in a certain state
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We must prevent the cancer from spreading
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His snoring kept me from falling asleep
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Keep the child from eating the marbles
Definition (verb) conform one's action or practice to
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keep appointments
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she never keeps her promises
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We kept to the original conditions of the contract
Definition (verb) stick to correctly or closely
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The pianist kept time with the metronome
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keep count
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I cannot keep track of all my employees
Definition (verb) look after; be the keeper of; have charge of
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He keeps the shop when I am gone
Definition (verb) maintain by writing regular records
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keep a diary
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maintain a record
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keep notes
Definition (verb) supply with room and board
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He is keeping three women in the guest cottage
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keep boarders
Definition (verb) allow to remain in a place or position or maintain a property or feature
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We cannot continue several servants any longer
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She retains a lawyer
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The family's fortune waned and they could not keep their household staff
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Our grant has run out and we cannot keep you on
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We kept the work going as long as we could
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She retained her composure
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this garment retains its shape even after many washings
Definition (verb) supply with necessities and support
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She alone sustained her family
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The money will sustain our good cause
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There's little to earn and many to keep
Definition (verb) fail to spoil or rot
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These potatoes keep for a long time
Definition (verb) behave as expected during of holidays or rites
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Keep the commandments
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celebrate Christmas
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Observe Yom Kippur
Definition (verb) keep under control; keep in check
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suppress a smile
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Keep your temper
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keep your cool
Definition (verb) maintain in safety from injury, harm, or danger
Definition (verb) raise
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She keeps a few chickens in the yard
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he keeps bees
Definition (verb) retain rights to
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keep my job for me while I give birth
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keep my seat, please
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keep open the possibility of a merger
Definition (verb) store or keep customarily
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Where do you keep your gardening tools?
Definition (verb) have as a supply
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I always keep batteries in the freezer
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keep food for a week in the pantry
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She keeps a sixpack and a week's worth of supplies in the refrigerator
Definition (verb) maintain for use and service
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I keep a car in the countryside
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She keeps an apartment in Paris for her shopping trips
Definition (verb) hold and prevent from leaving
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The student was kept after school
Definition (verb) prevent (food) from rotting
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preserved meats
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keep potatoes fresh