prior research; previous work
seal over the edges of adjacent sheets; tally impression
it's no big deal; it's no problem; it's nothing to worry about; safe (and sound); all right
security hole; vulnerability
to become a thing of the past
No Entry!; no thoroughfare; passage prohibited; entry is prohibited
arrogant; impudent; haughty; boastful
to put on the brakes; to put a stop to
wireless; wireless microphone
narrow; cramped; small-sized
mike stand; microphone stand
manner of speaking; mode of expression; way of saying something; at the same time as speaking; as one speaks
to expose to danger; to imperil; to jeopardize
dietary fiber; dietary fibre
to cross the line; to go too far
having an immediate effect; taking immediate effect
to grow fond of; to grow attached to; to become enamoured with
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
lack of relation (to); independence (of)
available; usable (e.g. bandwidth)
automatic operation (machine); automatic driving (vehicle)
somehow; for some reason; in some way; vaguely
station square; station plaza
crowded; packed; crammed; cramped; filled; overflowing
suspicious-looking; shady; questionable; dubious; fishy
beckoning cat; figure of a cat with one paw raised (usu. white porcelain)
fire brigade; fire company
application; application software; application; putting into use; application; request
anyhow; at all events; in any case; either way; anyway
something long; useless things; white elephant; boondoggle
being taken aback; state of shock; dumbfoundedness