(astronomy) Any large aggregate of ordinary matter that does not emit light.

(law) In the law of civil procedure, the ability of a court to hear a case based on the authority granted to the court to hear that particular type of case.

person specializing in condensed matter physics

Archaic form of on the whole.

(obsolete) Somewhat; slightly; a little.

(obsolete) Somewhat; slightly; a little.

(idiomatic) To worsen an already difficult situation or unfavourable set of circumstances, typically by acting rashly, foolishly, or incompetently.

Something whose outcome could result in either someone's survival or their death / (idiomatic) An extremely urgent matter.

simple past tense and past participle of make matters worse

present participle of make matters worse