to establish a lead; to distinguish (between); to ascertain or tell the difference (between); to discriminate
second; number two; runner-up
to suck up; to pump up; to siphon off (profits, etc.); to exploit; to take up others' opinions, hopes, etc.
to shift something to; to move something into; to transfer; to transpose; to exchange; to displace
to shake off; to shake free from; to swing completely (bat, club, etc.); to take a full swing; to break off from (pursuer); to pull away
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
change; conversion; transformation; transformation
yoke; constraints; oppression
to draw (a line); to demarcate; to mark; to plan
largest company; industry leader
pursuit (of a fleeing enemy); chase
stamina; endurance; physical strength; strength of an organization (e.g. profitability, productivity, economic clout, stability, growth potential)
to speak (of something); to be effective; to be powerful; to mean everything
to accomplish; to finish; to fulfill
survival; survivor; relic
therefore; and so; for that reason; accordingly; consequently; hence
to say; to tell (somebody); to state
Ministry of Justice (1871-1948)
opposite; opposition; versus; vs.; to (e.g. "winning a game five to three"); equal footing
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
Japanese laurel; spotted laurel; Aucuba japonica; live tree
close investigation; careful examination; scrutiny
hooded sweatshirt; hoodie; hoody; hooded jacket; parka; anorak
Pearson; Peirson; Pirsson
outskirts; environs (of a city); surrounding area; surroundings
younger brother; little brother; brother-in-law (spouse's younger brother or younger sister's husband); (arch.) pupil; (arch.) apprentice