make (a provisional arrangement or appointment) definite. "Mr. Baker's assistant telephoned to confirm his appointment with the chairman"

. the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation, or the fact of being passed on in this way. "every shade of color is fixed by tradition

similar in every detail; exactly alike. "four girls in identical green outfits"

be all around (someone or something). "the hotel is surrounded by its own gardens"

of short duration

risky; dangerous. "we work in hazardous conditions"

empty "That house have been vacant for years."

(of a person) old or aging. "she was elderly and silver-haired"

the least or smallest amount or quantity possible, attainable, or required. "they checked passports with the minimum of fuss"

like (one thing or person) better than another or others; tend to choose. "I prefer Venice to Rome"

(of a part of one's body) painful or aching. "my feet were sore and my head ached"

the action of predicting something. "the prediction of future behavior"

easily broken or damaged. "fragile items such as glass and china"