contrived; false-sounding
entrusting (everything to); leaving (a matter) entirely with
to be linked (esp. of data); to be tied (e.g. to an account); to be related
strict order; peremptory command
to be contrary to; to be inconsistent with; to act contrary to (rules or guidelines); to violate; to oppose; to rebel
you (when referring to one's equals or inferiors)
being used to ...; getting used to ...; being accustomed to; being conditioned to; be familiar with
root (of a plant); root (of a tooth, hair, etc.); center (of a pimple, etc.); root (of all evil, etc.); source; one's true nature
inspection; examination; checking
complete devotion (to); total commitment (to); unvarying support (for); unwavering fixation (on); rigid preoccupation (with)
center; centre; metropolis
not serious; frivolous; insincere; unsteady
inside the House; inside the Diet; inside the hospital
to begin to catch (attention, etc.); to begin to collect
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it; I mean
therefore; consequently; accordingly; for that reason
conversation; conference (usu. between important people); discussion; interview
meeting (face-to-face); seeing; visit; interview
to carry off; to run away with; to sweep away; to take entirely for oneself; to monopolize
to ascertain; to confirm; to verify; to make sure of
fullness; completion; enhancement; improvement; replenishment; repletion
fighting (against); taking on (an opponent); facing; confronting; competing (with); battle
to govern; to manage; to subdue
specialized weapon or skill; specialised weapon or skill
play equipment; playground equipment
in the company of; accompanied by ...; as a group comprising ...; likes of ...
incompletion; incomplete; unfinished
present continuous tense; present progressive form
to die out; to peter out; to become extinct; to cease; to be stopped; to be discontinued
(something having its) merits and demerits; advantages and disadvantages; good points and shortcomings
right in the midst of; right at the height of
comfortable (to live in); snug; cosy; cozy