halfway; half measures; unfinished; incomplete; by halves; half-baked
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
bogging down; dragging on; turning into a quagmire; becoming mired in a mess
having had enough; flatly refusing; wouldn't do for anything; begging pardon
to take a long hard look at; to look (someone) full in the face
to pile up; to stack; to load (car, ship, etc.); to pack; to acquire; to accumulate
to be imaginable; to be conceivable
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
firing (esp. a rocket or missile); launching; shooting; ejaculation
altitude; height; elevation; high-degree; high-grade; advanced
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
wonderful; splendid; magnificent; exceeding; incredible; remarkable
adhesion; glueing; gluing; bonding; binding; adhering
string; cord; leash; man who is financially dependent on a woman; gigolo; restrictions; conditions
intensive; concentrated; focused
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
hydraulic power; water power
processing technology; processing technique
the other day; a few days ago
real thing; original; actual
wick; marrow; core; heart; pistil (of a flower); stamen
camera shake; picture blur; deviation; slight shifting
of no use; useless; not fit for purpose
outbreak of war; starting a war
beginning of hostilities; beginning of competition; first match (in a series)
defeating; crushing; smashing; destroying
quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift
style; way; shape; dress; attire; clothing
gaining total control (of people or counties); suppression; oppression; control; mastery; ascendancy
condition; situation; prospects
to incline; to lean; to devote oneself to; to concentrate on; to ruin; to squander
town; city; municipal; urban
capture (of enemy territory); taking (by storm); defeating (an opponent); attacking (a problem) strategically; strategy; tactics
war; battle; match; game; competition
fortress; stronghold; citadel
defense; defence; safeguard; protection