to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
disk; disc; tray; shallow bowl; grid; board (e.g. in shogi)
checked pattern; chequered pattern; checks; checkers; chequers
to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
creakingly; squeakingly; tightly (squeezing, pressing, etc.); (drinking) all in one sweep
killing time; staving off boredom
tedium; boredom; dullness; to feel bored; to get bored with; to get tired of
(game pieces, soldiers, etc.) under one's control
pawn (chess piece); boing; sproing (e.g. sound of releasing a spring); flipping through the air; tossing
to differ; to vary; to disagree
to be somewhat different (from before, from others, etc.)
deep; profound; complicated; advanced; impenetrable
confections; sweets; candy; cake
opening (a letter, parcel, etc.); breaking the seal; unboxing (a product); unsealed mail
sharing with others what has been given to you; sharing a portion of the profit with others
of uncertain meaning; ambiguous; cryptic; nonsensical; incomprehensible; perplexing
to put on weight; to gain weight; to grow fat; to get stout
to be stormy or choppy (sea); to go through hard times; to be broke; to be gloomy; to be glum
selfish; self-centred; egotistical
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
diagonally upward; (going in a) completely unexpected direction (of a story, result, etc.)
conclusive evidence; positive proof; definite proof; confirmation
eating between meals; snacking
choice; selection; diagnosis; medical opinion; judgement; opinion
perfect; complete; flawless
hour; o'clock; (specified) time; when ...; during ...
measurement error; calculation error
in range; within the limits (of...); within (a) range
balloon (esp. small, toy variety); airship; blimp
insult; affront; slight; contempt (e.g. of court)
suddenly; all at once; rapidly
feeling keenly; fully realizing
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
processing; dealing with; treatment; disposition; disposal