to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
amplification; magnification; amplification; making larger
closing in on (the enemy, first place, etc.); coming close to; pressing hard; pressing hard (e.g. with a question); taking to task; grilling
unexpectedly; surprisingly
boat; rowboat; rowing boat
middle; midway; middle position; moderate position; interim; intermediary
outward appearance; exterior appearance; outward show; looks
military force; force of arms; strength of an army
to steer a ship; to manage; to take command; to take the helm
order (esp. to a number of people); command; ritual of bowing at start and end of school class
klop; klunk; whonk; with a heavy impact; forcibly
the four cardinal directions; north, east, south and west; surroundings; many countries; the whole world; all around; here and there
to spring at; to leap upon
to be imminent; to loom; to be approaching; to be impending
edged tool; cutting instrument; knife
line; stripe; line (e.g. telephone line); wire; ray (e.g. X-ray); beam; line (e.g. of a railroad)
pause; interval; distance; range; suitable time; appropriate opportunity
to see; to witness; to observe; to catch sight of; to get a glimpse of; to encounter
glance; look; glimpse; complete view; bird's-eye view
mechanization; mechanisation
most part; greater part; majority
observation; survey; watching
mouth; lips; shape of the mouth; near an entrance; vicinity of an entrance
else; in addition; on top of that; furthermore; further; besides
even (e.g. even a child); as long as (it is, you are, etc.); (if) only; just
to interlace; to fit together; to combine; to mingle
silver (Ag); silver (color); silver (medal, prize, etc.); silver coin; silver general; bank; (arch.) money
to profit; to benefit (from); to benefit (someone or something); to be beneficial to; to make good use of; to take advantage of
science fiction; sci-fi; SF
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
growth; development; stretching (one's body, e.g. when waking up); (ability to) spread (of paint, cream, etc.); elongation; extension