A setting about; a beginning.
The initial portion of a syllable, preceding the syllable nucleus.
The beginning of a musical note or other sound, in which the amplitude rises from zero to an initial peak.
The initial phase of a disease or condition, in which symptoms first become apparent.
An excursion or side trip.
A kind of stonefly.
A willow
An object made from the above trees' wood
A witty statement or quip, usually at the expense of one's interlocutor.
A sudden rushing forth.
Any tree that looks like a willow
A tufted woollen part of a bellrope, used to provide grip when ringing a bell.
A wren.
A member of the Salvation Army.
A sortie of troops from a besieged place against an enemy.
To set out on an excursion; venture; depart (often followed by "forth.")
To make a sudden attack (e.g. on an enemy from a defended position).
To venture off the beaten path.