praying mantis (esp. the narrow-winged mantis, Tenodera angustipennis)
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
PET bottle (clear plastic beverage bottle)
cantaloupe-flavoured soda
hours of operation (machine, etc.); uptime
fairly long period of time; (arch.) four-hour period
kerosene; paraffin; lamp oil
collapse; collapsing; death; bad debt
who on earth; just exactly who; who the heck
all eyes; public attention
invasion; raid; attack; visitation (of a calamity)
official announcement; proclamation
disorder; chaos; confusion; mayhem
to meddle; to poke one's nose into; to interfere; to make a pass at; to flirt with; to make a move on
the most one can do; the best one can do; the best one can expect
storage; housing for equipment and machines; putting into computer memory
unveiling; debut; introduction
communications equipment; terminal; communications device
all parts; various parts; every department
leg; leg portion; foot (of a page)
lukewarm; tepid; disagreeably warm (e.g. bath)
to step forward; to take a step forward; to start on a project, etc.; to take the first step with
suspension system (of a vehicle); undercarriage; area around one's feet; footwear
announcement; presentation; demonstration; displaying; showing; introducing
relief; mitigation; alleviation; relaxation (of restrictions, tensions, etc.); easing; softening
(are you) alright?; (are you) OK?
cave-in; collapse; sinking; depression (e.g. of the skull); subsidence
awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing
immediately; right away; at once; easily; readily
second; number two; runner-up
to stamp one's feet (in frustration, impatience, etc.)
to pair with; to pair up; to pair off
legend; tradition; biography; life; method; way
stop (bus, tram, etc.); station; stopping place
kindergartener; preschooler
to push aside; to brush aside
end (e.g. of a line); tail end; rear; backmost part
pressing; urging; demanding; demand