life sustained in the presence of air or oxygen

life sustained in the presence of air or oxygen

a sustained bass note

be sustained by

showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality

a sustained bass note

To fasten or secure with or as if with a cord, rope, or strap, To confine or restrict as if with cord, To equal an opponent's score in (a contest), noun_ Something which binds or unites, in a figurative sense; a bond; an obligation, moral or legal_ as, the ties of blood or of friendship, A cravat, usually a simple one knotted in front; a necktie, Music A curved line above or below two notes of the same pitch, indicating that the tone is to be sustained for their combined duration

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

Capable of being sustained, Able to be sustained for an indefinite period without damaging the environment, or without depleting a resource; renewable, Capable of being continued with minimal long-term effect on the environment

Held in position, especially from below, sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support), Having supporters, verb_ Simple past tense and past participle of support