Prepared to defend or protect against criticism, attack or aggression. / (sports) defending; playing a defensive game

(transitive) to turn a switch to the "on" position in order to start or enable a device / (idiomatic) to change one's expression or appearance as if by turning a switch

A town in Warwickshire, England, birthplace of William Shakespeare. Often used as a byword for a particularly idyllic or historic town.

Cooked ears of corn (maize, specifically sweet corn).

(computing) continuously connected to the Internet e.g. by broadband

correct; accurate; absolutely right / excellent

(idiomatic) Obsessively in mind.

(idiomatic) coming, approaching

Excellent; bold; performing well. / (chiefly US, law, philosophy) Having a direct application to the case or topic under consideration; apposite, relevant. / (ballet) On the tips of the toes; en pointe.

(transitive) To think carefully about (something), and give it due consideration. / (transitive, computing) To access details of (a data type, etc.) at run-time using reflection.