A train that calls at only some stations it passes between its origin and destination, typically just the principal stations
The act or practice of abstaining from food or of eating very little food.
The period of time during which one abstains from or eats very little food.
To restrict one’s personal consumption, generally of food, but sometimes other things, in various manners (totally, temporally, by avoiding particular items), often for religious or medical reasons.
Firmly or securely fixed in place; stable.
Firm against attack; fortified by nature or art; impregnable; strong.
(of people) Steadfast, with unwavering feeling. (Now mostly in set phrases like fast friend(s).)
Moving with great speed, or capable of doing so; swift, rapid.
Causing unusual rapidity of play or action.
(of a piece of hardware) Able to transfer data in a short period of time.
Deep or sound (of sleep); fast asleep (of people).
(of dyes or colours) Not running or fading when subjected to detrimental conditions such as wetness or intense light; permanent.
Tenacious; retentive.
Having an extravagant lifestyle or immoral habits.
Ahead of the correct time or schedule.
(of photographic film) More sensitive to light than average.
In a firm or secure manner, securely; in such a way as not to be moved; safe, sound .
(of sleeping) Deeply or soundly .
Immediately following in place or time; close, very near .
Quickly, with great speed; within a short time .
Ahead of the correct time or schedule.
Short for "stand fast", a warning not to pass between the arrow and the target