The track or indication marking the route followed by something that has passed, such as the footprints of animal on land or the contrail of an airplane in the sky.

Not fed; to have not been given food to eat.

A normally regular beat felt when arteries near the skin (for example, at the neck or wrist) are depressed, caused by the heart pumping blood through them.

a blow that produces a muffled sound.

Very bad.

A shelf on which articles may be laid; also, that which resembles such a shelf in form or use, as a projecting ridge or part, or a molding or edge in joinery.

of, belonging or relating to music, or to its performance or notation.

A counting again, as of votes.

a distinctive member (Acinonyx jubatus) of the cat family, slightly smaller than the leopard, but with proportionately longer limbs and a smaller head. It is native to Africa and also credited with being the fastest terrestrial animal.

simple past tense and past participle of ensure; to make a pledge to (someone); to promise, guarantee (someone of something); to assure.

an event that appears inexplicable by the laws of nature and so is held to be supernatural in origin.

the achievement of one's aim or goal.

a confused disordered jumble of things.

simple past tense and past participle of latch; to close or lock as if with a latch.