to draw on one's experience; to make good use of one's experience; to turn one's experience to good account
to get involved (with); to begin (with); to have a hand (in)
to protrude; to stick out; to be forced out; to be pushed out; to go over (e.g. a budget); to go beyond
making off with (something); absconding; stolen; absconded (with)
security for a loan; collateral
number two; mistress; concubine
strenuous exertion; spurt; splurge
repeatedly; over and over again; several layers deep; layer upon layer; row upon row
underground; subterranean
low-altitude flying; having consistently poor results (grades, sales, etc.); barely scraping by; being on the verge of failing
to be exhausted; to be worn out
along; parallel to; in accordance with
wind direction; situation; way things are going; mood; temper
unable to put up any resistance; unable to put up a fight; not standing a chance (against)
off the top of one's head; from thin air; from memory
line (of text); row; carya (austerities); samskara (formations); semi-cursive style (of writing Chinese characters); running style
shrine; palace; imperial residence; Imperial prince; Imperial princess; headboard with built-in shelves, drawers, etc.
precision instrument or machine
forwarding agency; express company
choice; selection; pickup (phonograph); stylus bar; pickup truck; pickup
to narrow; to reduce; to contract
impressive; striking; memorable; impactful
throughout; all through; right through
to play a central role; to take a leading part
super technology; technology beyond our current capabilities, mainly in science fiction
stable supply; reliable supply
wildly different (in ability, strength, etc.); on another level; in a different league; of different heights; uneven
desirable; hoped for; preferable; advisable
seal; stamp; judgment; judgement; size (of paper or books)
walking sideways; staggering; striding; being rampant; being widespread; being prevalent
uncivilized; uncivilised; undeveloped (land); unexplored (territory, field, etc.); unbloomed (flower)
just as (each) one likes; as (each) one pleases; as (each) one prefers; (each) in one's own way
to proceed with; to continue with; to move on; to go forward; to pursue
lively; energetic; vigorously (jumping, flopping, etc.); piercing (e.g. sound); penetrating
copy; duplicate; facsimile; transcript
to intercommunicate; to exchange (messages, vows, etc.)
to squat; to crouch down (completely, generally with face looking through knees)