a set of articles or equipment providing the items and instructions essential for someone taking up a particular activity or starting a process for the first time
a person who is sufficiently motivated or ambitious to work on their own initiative without needing direction
a compact house or flat specifically designed and built to meet the requirements of young people buying their first home
a short-lived first marriage between young adults, viewed as a form of preparation for a subsequent, more lasting one with different partners
(of horses, runners, or other competitors) ready to start a race and just waiting for the signal
a set of articles or equipment providing the items and instructions essential for someone taking up a particular activity or starting a process for the first time
a bacterial culture used to initiate souring in making yogurt, cheese, or butter