to gain time; to play for time; to buy time
to fall apart; to collapse; to be completely defeated (in battle); to be wiped out; (arch.) to fall apart (one's body or health)
merciless; ruthless; pitiless; unfeeling
mixture; blending; complication; crossing; intersecting; interlacing
to be suitable; to be appropriate; to match
to roll up; to be rolled up
abruptly (rising); slowly (rising); plump; rotund
to rise; to erect; to get up
strange; unfamiliar; mysterious; suspicious; (lit.) of an unknown nature
heavy (feeling, etc.); gloomy (weather, etc.); oppressive (atmosphere, etc.); stifling; strained
cold feeling; psychroesthesia
embrace; hug; holding in one's arms
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
to accomplish; to fulfill; to carry out
mark (for quick identification or recognition); sign; landmark; guide; (arch.) trademark
crackling; cracking; clapping; incessantly (blinking)
expansion; swelling; increase; growth
short distance; short range; short-haul
majority; more than half; most (of); mostly; largely; mainly
to arrive at; to reach; to sit on; to sit at (e.g. the table)
insistent; obstinate; persistent; too rich (taste, etc.); fatty; heavy
playing; play (margin between on and off, gap before pressing button or lever has an effect)
thereupon; shortly thereafter
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at something)
unprecedented; never happened before; first time in history
to be of benefit; to be useful; to be good for you
just; justifiable; right; due; proper; equitable
the world in general; society; convention
inspection (for compliance); investigation (tax, etc.)
service; duty; business; Buddhist religious services
splendid; fine; handsome; elegant; imposing; prominent
to intimidate; to frighten; to scare; to threaten (e.g. peace); to jeopardize; to endanger
atrocity; outrage; heinousness
to consider as; to regard (as equivalent); to deem (as); to equate
to cause someone's death; to cause someone to die; to kill
supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being
power; authority; might; influence; dignity; majesty