the trait of being uncommunicative; not volunteering anything more than necessary;
formality and propriety of manner;
armed forces that are not on active duty but can be called in an emergency;
a district that is reserved for particular purpose;
an athlete who plays only when another member of the team drops out;
something kept back or saved for future use or a special purpose;
(medicine) potential capacity to respond in order to maintain vital functions;
give or assign a share of money or time to a particular person or cause; "I will earmark this money for your research";
obtain or arrange (for oneself) in advance; "We managed to reserve a table at Maxim''s";
hold back or set aside, especially for future use or contingency; "they held back their applause in anticipation";
arrange for and reserve (something for someone else) in advance; "reserve me a seat on a flight"; "The agent booked tickets to the show for the whole family"; "please hold a table at Maxim''s";
