to provide (someone) with an advantage, to give an edge to
to do something for one's own benefit; to take advantage of
Superiority of state, or that which gives it; benefit; gain; profit
The continuation of the game after a foul against the attacking team, because the attacking team are in an advantageous position.
Any condition, circumstance, opportunity or means, particularly favorable or chance to success, or to any desired end.
The score where one player wins a point after deuce but needs the next to carry the game.
Interest of money; increase; overplus (as the thirteenth in the baker's dozen).
To harass; to irritate or distress.
To touch repeatedly, to fiddle with.
To be troubled; to give way to mental anxiety or doubt.
To seize or shake by the throat, especially of a dog or wolf.
Disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress.
A strong feeling of anxiety.
An instance or cause of such a feeling.
A person who causes worry.