A stand for a pot, kettle, etc., that has an in-built spirit container below for keeping the contents of the pot heated.

(sports) A series of consecutive games played at one's home ground

To block or be a barrier to (someone or something).

Alternative spelling of standoffishness

(typically with of) To impede the progress or achievement (of).

Alternative form of washstand

(idiomatic) To be independent of others

(informal) An honest and straightforward man of good character

I was wrong.

(transitive, of something) To come in handy for someone in the aftertime.