to fail to catch; to let slip; to miss
to be the first to speak; to break the silence; to open something for the first time; to broach (e.g. a cask); to break a seal
to give no leeway; to press (for an answer, etc.); to shower (questions on someone)
accumulation (of discontent, frustration, etc.); buildup; suppression (e.g. of anger)
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
heavy (feeling, etc.); gloomy (weather, etc.); oppressive (atmosphere, etc.); stifling; strained
to cut up; to split open; to rip to pieces; to tear to pieces
assertion; declaration; affirmation
difference; disparity; gap
auxiliary storage; secondary storage
scribbling; scrawl; hasty writing
to torment; to pain; to inflict (physical) pain; to harass; to cause (emotional) pain; to afflict
homa; Buddhist rite of burning wooden sticks to ask a deity for blessings
to hit (e.g. one's head); to strike; to throw (at); to fling (at); to vent (e.g. one's anger); to express (one's feelings)
to beat someone to the punch; to get the drop on (someone); to forestall
prospects of victory; chances of success
though imperfect; somehow; somehow or other
using the strongest words possible; scathingly (criticize, deride, etc.); (praise) to the skies; in the highest possible terms
to plunder; to grab; to snatch
strong reaction (against); (transplant) rejection
choices; alternatives; options
forbidden move (sumo, shogi, go, etc.); prohibited move; foul
established; fixed; prearranged; predetermined
to draw a conclusion; to conclude; to settle on
direct current; DC; data center; District of Columbia; DC; male junior high school student
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
half the amount (of money); half price; half fare
present (e.g. government, administration); current; existing
therefore; for that reason; such being the case
opposition; resistance; antagonism; reverse; opposite; inverse
work (e.g. of art); piece; harvest; crop; technique
tremendous; immense; enormous; colossal; stupendous; huge
organizational capability; organisational capability
technical prowess; technical ability; technical finesse; technological prowess; technological capabilities
American Civil War (1861-1865)