Plural form of topic, That branch of logic or rhetoric which treats of topics in the sense of topic, n, The most general, fundamental, and naturally elementary branch of geometry, which neither considers lengths, areas, or volumes in their character of being measurable, nor distinguishes straight from curved or crooked lines, nor plane from curved or bent surfaces, but studies only the manner in which the parts of places are continuously connected

Simple past tense and past participle of sustain, adjective_ held continuously at a certain level, maintained at length without interruption or weakening, Held up to a certain pitch, degree, or level; uniform

A flow of water in a channel or bed, as a brook, rivulet, or small river, A trend, course, or drift, as of opinion, thought, or history, A current of water or other fluid; a liquid flowing continuously in a line or course, either on the earth, as a river, brook, etc., or from a vessel, reservoir, or fountain; specifically, any course of running water, intransitive verb_ Computers To transmit (audio or video content), especially over the Internet, in small, sequential packets that permit the content to be played continuously as it is being received and without saving it to a hard disk, To leave a continuous trail of light, To move or arrive in large numbers; pour

Extending continuously in the same direction without curving, Sports Of or relating to a midair position in diving or gymnastics in which the body is held rigid without bending at the hips or knees and the feet are kept together, Following a direct or correct method or approach; systematic, adverb_ Without detour or delay, In an honest, law-abiding, or virtuous manner, Without ice, water, or a mixer, noun_ The straight part, as of a road, A conventional person, especially one considered a member of established society, A heterosexual person