(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups
detestable; abhorrent; loathsome
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
place hidden from view; cover; shelter; hiding place
to summon; to call (e.g. phone); to convene; to invoke (e.g. subroutine); to call; to open (e.g. a file)
expectation; assume will happen; forecast
to use; to make use of; to utilize; to utilise
to hold one's breath; to bate one's breath
to be noisy (e.g. from people talking); to be discomposed (e.g. feelings)
to see well in the dark; to have good night vision
clear; distinct; evident; definite
luxurious; magnificent; extravagant; sumptuous
pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.
invisibly; secretly; privately
to hold in one's arms; to carry in one's arms; to have (problems, debts, etc.); to take on (a responsibility); to employ; to have (on one's staff)
limply; wearily; listlessly; languidly; exhaustedly; unenergetically
manufacturing; processing; treatment; machining
to cut open; to clear (land); to cut (a path, road, etc.); to carve out (a new career, future, etc.); to open up (a new field)
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
transport; transportation; conveyance; carriage
to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
to need; to demand; to take; to require
to disappear; to vanish; to go; to leave; to die
choking; suffocating; stifling; oppressive; heavy
trio; gang of three; threesome
to impose (a tax, fine, etc.); to levy; to assign (a task, duty, etc.); to give; to set
famous; well-known; renowned; your name
able; capable; competent; talented; efficient
how many years; how long; what year
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
leader; reader; reading book; reader (i.e. someone who reads); microreader; dotted line (in printing)