1
without paying attention to the present situation; despite the prevailing circumstances
2
close to the side of; next to
3
an abundance of valuable possessions or money.
4
likely to or liable to suffer from, do, or experience something, typically something regrettable or unwelcome.
5
a fixed regular payment, typically paid on a daily or weekly basis, made by an employer to an employee, especially to a manual or unskilled worker.
6
a hinged barrier used to close an opening in a wall, fence, or hedge
7
a chief executive officer, the highest-ranking person in a company or other institution, ultimately responsible for making managerial decisions
