Pair me with a 'trick' and I'm a triple set of goals Put me on a me and I'm too many jokes told Take me off to show respect or lose me when upset At the drop of me, no hesitation to regret

Change my first letter, and I'm an animal that swims Change my last letter, and I'm something you put in a walkman Change nothing, and I'm something you put food on

five letter action done to make sure the camera captures the image desired. another use is for a house, its the shell that holds it together, often on top of the foundation. the last example I mention is for going to prison for what someone else did, remove the d, and you've got me.

I cradle elixirs, dark or bright, my stem elevates me into sight. I witness vows, toasts, and lore, held in hands, I ask for more.

If you have one in your throat, you are probably a guy; if you have one in your eye you are a lucky guy. The big one has a giant Christmas tree, the mini one is a twin to a saint. You can throw one or bake one in a pie, but I prefer to eat one raw and keep the doctor away.