to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
to boost; to force up; to push up
one's principal residence; main home
research establishment; research institute; laboratory
being about to cry; the verge of tears
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
research division; research club (e.g. at school, university)
general idea; concept; notion
technical (e.g. discussion); exclusive; professional
with my own (two) eyes; with these very eyes
which reminds me ...; come to think of it ...; now that you mention it ...; on that subject ...; so, if you say ...
barrier; gate; seki (in go); mutual life
to become excited; to grow lively
first game; first round (of tennis, etc.)
holding two or more positions concurrently
crackling; cracking; clapping; incessantly (blinking)
person in charge (of an area of work); person responsible; contact (person)
hesitantly; timidly; diffidently
stubbornness; obstinacy; disposition; nature; appetite; desire
sale; selling; selling point; gimmick; seller; vendor
word game; wordplay; playing with words
boasting; big talk; bombast; Australian English
route (bus, train, air, etc.); line; line (taken by a group, organization, etc.); policy; course
to shoot dead; to bring down (an animal); to win (a prize, someone's heart, etc.); to make one's own
consequence; result; conclusion
haughty; arrogant; proud; stuck-up
to declare; to assert; to say bluntly; to say straight out
latter period; second half; late stage; third trimester; second semester
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant
condition; assumption; intention; intent; premise (in logic)
to coat a surface with something that adheres strongly when hardened (i.e. grout, plaster, lacquer); to cover up (e.g. truth); to varnish (e.g. with lies, rumors)
to keep up (appearances); to smooth over (an error, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair
cunning deed; sly trick; foul play; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat
heir; inheritor; successor
smoky; awkward; ill at ease