<p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>a condition, detail, part, or attribute, with respect to time, place, manner, agent, etc., that accompanies, determines, or modifies a fact or event; a modifying or influencing factor.</li><li>the existing conditions or state of affairs surrounding and affecting an agent.</li><li>an unessential or secondary accompaniment of any fact or event; minor detail.</li><li>the condition or state of a person with respect to income and material welfare.</li><li>an incident or occurrence.</li><li>detailed or circuitous narration; specification of particulars.</li><li>ceremonious accompaniment or display; pomp and circumstance.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>to place in particular circumstances or relations.</li><li>to control or guide by circumstances.</li></ul>