root; source; origin; foundation; basis; essence
to turn out just as one wished; to play into the hands (of)
to handle a tool; to work a machine
information appliance; information device; information system
to cry and beg for mercy; to apologize in tears
to grow older (esp. older than other people in the same group or situation); to advance in age; to be very aged
external pressure; outside pressure; foreign pressure
to mix with; to be mixed; to be mingled
biometrics; biometric authentication
circle and cross; right and wrong (answers); true-false
clean water; purified water
high-functioning; high-performance; sophisticated
extremely familiar; very well-acquainted
something wrapped in cloth
Mecca; Makkah; mecca; centre for some field or activity (center)
rustic; country bumpkin; ruffian; unrefined person; non-politician; non-government person
scrutiny; scanning; taking a good look
(a) slight; disrespect; making light (of); neglect
machinery; gadgetry; equipment
discharge (e.g. of water from a dam); release (of young fish into a river, pond, etc.); stocking (a river, etc. with fish); (arch.) banishment; (arch.) exile
to deceive; to blind the eyes of
goblin; apparition; monster; ghost; phantom; spectre
equipment; harness; fittings
behavior; behaviour; manner
if times were better; if one had been born at an earlier, more opportune time; if times had not changed; if I had my due