terrible; awful; I don't even want to talk about it; without reason; inevitable; that's just how it is
breaking the front line; frontal breakthrough
half in doubt; half-convinced; dubious; incredulous
leaving a matter to chance
after having come this far; now that we've come this far
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
something painted white; white makeup (for an actor); painted white
state-of-the-art; cutting-edge
to read thoroughly; to read repeatedly; to read (extra meaning) into (something); to take (future changes) into consideration; to load (data); to read
to transfer (to a different place, group, etc.); to change; to move to the next stage (of a plan, etc.); to divert (one's attention) to; to focus on (something different); to spend (time); to let (time) pass
difficult to get into; not be easily influenced into joining some mood or activity
prone to complaining; petulant; querulous; grumpy
spare time; free time; time (it takes to do something); time required; time off; leave; dismissal
bubble on the surface of water; (coming to) nothing; naught; something short-lived
victory goes to the one who makes the first move; being quick to take action leads to victory; the early bird gets the worm
to take (someone) by surprise; to do something unexpected
spray; sprayer; atomizer; sprinkles (confectionery); hundreds and thousands
recognition; awareness; perception; understanding; knowledge; cognition
liquid crystal display; LCD; liquid crystal screen
clear; transparent; clearing (a high-jump bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball; in soccer); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
to stir; to churn; to rummage around; to throw into confusion; to throw into chaos
vacuum pack; vacuum packing
to make a copy (of); to copy (down); to transcribe; to reproduce; to trace
abuse; misuse; perversion
to be in danger of; to be liable to; to be at risk of
being shelved (of a movie, project, etc.); being postponed; being put on hold; putting in storage
fondly; admiringly; with fascination; with adoration; with enchantment
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
toast; congratulatory cup
to close (at a certain point); to cut short; to round up (number); to revalue (currency)
to assume the posture of praying; to press the palms and fingers of both hands together; to beg; to make a supplication; to see (something or someone of high status)