counter for chairs or seats
tank (military vehicle); chariot
to form a partnership or association; to join together; to grapple with
two (long cylindrical things)
to jostle; to crowd; to haggle
to take advantage of one's carelessness; to perform a surprise attack
eight (long cylindrical things)
side (of the torso); flank; illegitimate child; child born by someone other than one's wife
to pin down; to knock down; to push (and hold) somebody down (esp. with sexual connotations)
thundering; purring; something large and heavy starting to roll; scattered about; common; idleness; idling about
withdrawal; secession; separation; breakaway
there; that situation; that occasion; the spot (i.e. "on the spot"); immediately; then and there
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
to project; to stand out; to jut out; to protrude
forward; frontward; ahead; rectangular front
laser; Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation
three (long cylindrical things); three-of-a-kind (in a dealt hand)
to perceive; to grasp (the situation)
faint; dim; weak; poor; wretched; meagre
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
proposal; offer; request; application
leaving out; omitting; skipping; (beating) in succession; in a row
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
at the very beginning of one's speech; the first thing (one) says after opening the mouth
amount necessary to fill a container (e.g. cupful, spoonful, etc.); drink (usu. alcoholic); full; one squid, octopus, crab, etc.; one boat; fully; to capacity
occupation (e.g. of territory); exclusive possession
armed might; military power; the sword; force
Ms; Miss; Madame; highbrow (woman); cerebral
separation (e.g. of rubbish when recycling); classification; discrimination; division; distinction
to shut out; to bar; to lock out; to exclude
defense; defence; guard; policing; security
headquarters; head office; main office
to apologize; to apologise
if you are so inclined; if it suits you; if you like
local specialty or souvenir bought as a gift while travelling; present brought by a visitor; something unpleasant that one is given (e.g. an illness while on vacation); unwelcome gift
to take; to carry (something) away; to bear
not worth considering; out of the question
self-satisfied look; triumphant expression