to pluck; to pick; to tear
as one had hoped; as one wishes
seeming like an excuse; seeming like a justification; defensive; in an apologetic tone
to become late; to fall behind; to lag; to pass (of time)
that's true; of course; obviously
to start; to begin; to commence
to start (an argument, a battle, etc.)
grandfather; male senior-citizen
bill; bill of sale; tab (for later payment); credit; attachment; contact play; sound effect produced by striking a wooden board with clappers
collection (of a debt, rent, taxes, etc.); dunning; selection (for a position); exceptional promotion; fresh; freshly picked
in good health; healthy; skilled; proficient; master; expert
please excuse the intrusion; I'm coming in
furthermore; again; after all; more and more; moreover; even more
ivy (esp. Boston ivy, Parthenocissus tricuspidata)
flourishing (of plants); thriving; luxuriant growth; growing lushly; rankness (of weeds)
plants and animals; flora and fauna
advance (into a new market, industry, etc.); expansion (into); launch (into); advance (to the next round of a competition)
duplication; to make redundant
(camera) shutter; shutter (for a door, window, etc.)
generation of electricity; power generation; sending a telegram (now usu. for congratulations, condolences, etc.); telegraphing
stocking up (in case of emergency); stockpile; reserves; storing; laying in (supplies)
perpetual motion machine; perpetual motion engine; perpetuum mobile
law of thermodynamics; laws of thermodynamics
pressure difference; pressure differential
ground-breaking; revolutionary; unprecedented; epoch-making
to look on enviously while doing nothing; (lit.) to hold a finger in one's mouth
declaration of independence
on the way; as one goes; in the future; someday; eventually
various countries; various regions; various provinces
multinational; transnational