A legal union similar to marriage, established to allow same-sex couples (and, in some jurisdictions, opposite-sex couples) rights similar to those married couples have.
The period of time when marriage is planned or promised.
The point at which the fencers are close enough to join blades, or to make an effective attack during an encounter.
Connection or attachment.
The feeling of being compelled, drawn in, connected to what is happening, interested in what will happen next.
An appointment, especially to speak or perform.
In any situation of conflict, an actual instance of active hostilities.