to have enough money to purchase something
I could not afford the tennis racquet I wanted so I decided not to buy anything at all.

to suppose something is true, without evidence
Since all the lights were out, we assumed no one was home.

the result of an action
The consequences of her drinking was losing her children.

of strong will
It's difficult to determine if someone is telling the truth or not.

to make a person feel less courageous or hopeful
The parents tried to discourage their son from joining the army.

to deal with or manage a particular situation, condition, or person successfully
The lawyer did not handle the case very well; she should not have spoken to the judge that way.

to come out of an egg
It takes three weeks for eggs to hatch.

something that can't be done, not able to happen
Many people thought that landing men on the moon would be impossible.

an event, usually unusual or important
The man was arrested after an incident in a bar in which he threatened someone with a knife.

to step heavily on something or someone
The elephant trampled across the field and ran into the forest.