actuator; access mechanism (e.g. disk)
to re-cover; to reupholster; to repaper; to renew (e.g. a plaster)
to be in sight (e.g. a resolution); to have a clear idea; to have bright prospects
deficit; shortage; loss; being partially broken; being partially missing; being partially removed
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
to insert; to put in (such that there is a snug fit); to have sex; to fuck; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to place a ring-shaped object around something (esp. one that restricts freedom, such as handcuffs)
sub; substitute; reserve; sub-
or; OR (Boolean operator)
Near Threatened (conservation status); NT; New Testament; nuchal translucency
sender; consignor; remitter
in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones
as ... as one can; as ... as possible; as much as possible
to jar; to creak; to grate
behind closed doors; behind-the-scenes; (under the veil of) secrecy
medium volume; medium scale; moderate size; mid-size
scattered; disperse; loose; disconnected; in pieces; in drops
prediction; prejudgment; presupposition; foregone conclusion
thing that should be (carefully) avoided; no-no; thing to definitely not do; something forbidden; taboo
eyewitness report; eyewitness information
to tell (to do); to order; to tell on (someone); to tattle; to often say
brilliant achievement; spectacular feat; splendid accomplishment; remarkable deed
to become popular; to grow in popularity; to catch on
praise; admiration; exalting; extolling
script; screenplay; scenario
out of range; outside the limits (of...); outside (a) range; outside the scope
tough guy; wild one; fearless fighter
the present age; these days; (present) head of the family
dealing fully (with); going into (issue, etc.); stepping into; alcove
to drive (e.g. horse, carriage); to control; to manage
origin; genesis; opening; start; beginning
compensation; reparations; indemnity; damages