With the sun

from left to right, or clockwise, in the direction of the apparent movement of the sun (in the northern hemisphere).

He would move with the sun, westward.

by Arminkshipper July 03, 2024

Watch

1. remain awake for the purpose of religious observance.
2. a watchman or group of watchmen who patrolled and guarded the streets of a town before the introduction of the police force.

1. "she watched whole nights in the church"
2. “Before the establishment of a formal police department, the town relied on the watch to maintain order and deter crime during the night.”

by Arminkshipper April 20, 2025

Game

a score of 100 points for tricks bid and made (the best of three games constituting a rubber).

She won the game with a perfect bid, taking all thirteen tricks and scoring 100 points.

by Arminkshipper August 05, 2024

Night

during the night; at night.

"investments that won't keep us awake nights with worry"

by Arminkshipper August 06, 2024

My man

a patronizing form of address to a man.

"come off it, my man, who d'you think you're talking to?"

by Arminkshipper April 19, 2025

standard

one of the inner petals of an iris flower, frequently erect.

The bright yellow standard stood tall above the downward-curving falls of the iris flower.

by Arminkshipper July 23, 2024

Button

a knob that is attached to a foil point to render it harmless.

The duelists faced off, their foils glinting in the sunlight. One held a newer model, complete with a safety button at the tip, while the other sported a more traditional weapon.

by Arminkshipper July 08, 2024