to surround (something)

surround, circumscribe

to ignore, refuse to carry out, (something) by acting without respect

show contempt for

to strengthen (a place) against attack (with walls, weapons etc)

make strong and secure; add to

(to cause something) to become solid; (to cause a person) to become confident and determined

make or become solid

a metal fastening of a padlock, used with a staple

fastener

to get or make (a person, thing) ready

make or get ready

of ring

encircle

to show one's dislike by using a wrinkled nose and an insincere smile (and perhaps despising words)

mock, condemn

(to make) a short, unpleasant laugh (especially rude or to show lack of respect)

sneer

iron mixed with carbon or other elements, used to make knives, tools etc; to harden (oneself) in order to do something

prepare oneself

to be, go, all round (an area, thing)an edge, e.g. of a floor;

enclose, encircle something