the way something ought to be; the (current) state of things; how things are
rook (species of crow, Corvus frugilegus)
aimless attempt; shot in the dark
violating vehicles (esp. vehicles violating parking regulations)
satsuma-age; deep-fried ball of fish paste
airfoil profile; aerofoil profile; wing section
to consider to be inevitable; to consider to be reasonable
China and Russia; Sino-Russian
environmentally damaging (indiscriminate) development
air tanker; aerial tanker; airborne refuelling craft
Technical Research and Development Institute
Fallin' (Alicia Keys song)