stretching; extension; elongation
as a rule; in general; in principle; basically; essentially; fundamentally
double track; two-track line
number of digits or characters
semi-automatic (transmission, firearm, etc.)
minor collision; (have) a scrape (with another vehicle); fender bender
to overdo something (speed, exertion, etc.)
dead center; (right in the) middle; midst; midst (e.g. of a storm); heyday; (the) height (e.g. of a debate)
out of range; outside the limits (of ...); outside (a) range; outside the scope
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post); to be delivered
to cause; to induce; to bring about; to produce
exemplar; model; example; pattern
reactor; reacting furnace
laws and regulations; legislation
constant speed; fixed speed
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext; excuse; grounds (for)
time preservation; saving time
to gain on; to put pressure on; to close in on
to bite into; to sink one's teeth into
invisible; unseen; vague; mysterious; imaginary
rather; better; instead; if anything
to fasten (something or someone) to; to tie (to); to fix; to bind
opening (a letter, parcel, etc.); breaking the seal; unboxing (a product); unsealed mail
reading aloud; reading (a kanji) by its Chinese-derived pronunciation
to push aside; to push one's way through
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
blunder; bungle; gaffe; bungling; stupid; tactless
unification; bringing together; generalization; control; supervision
following (in the footsteps of); catching up with; coming level with
sparse; distant (of a relationship); estranged; alienated