to take the form (of); to assume a shape
technological development
to balance; to be in harmony; to be in equilibrium; to suit; to go well together; to be a good match
no matter what anyone says; regardless of what is said
average (normal, ordinary) year; every year; annually
talented person; person known for real ability rather than looks
to persuade; to prevail upon; to win a woman's heart; to win over; to talk someone into doing
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
terrible; terrifying; dreadful; astonishing; astounding; staggering
to end without incident; to not turn into something serious
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding (a runner) on base
to gather (attract, receive) attention; to have a high profile; to gain prominence; to become popular
training (esp. in-service); induction course
estimate (of costs); budget
to take out (e.g. garbage); to put out (e.g. dishes on table); to serve (e.g. meal); to get out (e.g. food from cupboard); to submit (e.g. ideas, opinions); to provide for
by-product; spin-off; outgrowth; side effect
betterment; improvement; kaizen (Japanese business philosophy of continuous improvement)
double-dealing; double tongue; going back on what one has said; repeating oneself
careless; thoughtless; stupid; heedless; unobservant; inadvertent
to take care of someone; to look after someone; to help; to give help where it isn't wanted; to be officious; to bother
busy; having no time (for)
high-spirited; cheerful; assertive; vigorous
shout (of encouragement, etc.); yell (used to time or encourage activity, e.g. "Heave ho!")
teacher; instructor; professor
to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear; to bear (a burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself
constant attendance; uninterrupted supervision; staying with someone all the time
chance; stroke of luck; (curious) turn of events
medicinal cooking (based on traditional Chinese medicine)
to smell sweet; to be fragrant
quickly (e.g. pushing up one's glasses); with a light pull; with a sharp tug (e.g. at a sleeve)
to be on the verge of; to be about to; to be on the point of
to trample (down); to crush (by trampling); to ravage
for; for the sake of; to one's advantage; because of; as a result of
specific area; specified region; designated area
drunkenness; intoxication
various opinions; various theories; various rumors (rumours)
long distance; long haul; long-distance race
to make an appeal; to urge
theory; doctrine; opinion; view; rumour; rumor
even so; anyhow; at any rate
northern direction; north; (legal) wife (of a nobleman); lady
observation; survey; measurement; opinion; prediction; thinking
to fill to capacity; to pack; to complete; to tessellate
this is not the time (for that); that's out of the question right now
it's probably so; it stands to reason
mark; sign; symbol; emblem; badge; crest