I
n.
1) a material, physical ~
2) a sex ~
3) (grammar) a direct; indirect ~
4) ( misc. ) an ~ of derision; an unidentified flying ~ (= UFO)
II
v.
1) to ~ strenuously, strongly, violently
2) ( D ; intr. ) to ~ to (to ~ to new taxes)
3) ( L ) she ~ed that the accusation was based on hearsay