explosive; sudden and dramatic (of an increase in sales, popularity, etc.); explosive; rapid
bursting and scattering; popping and being dispersed
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
to be impatient; to be eager; to be restless; to be excited; to be in high spirits
fish of the genus Rhinogobius; dusky tripletooth goby (Tridentiger obscurus); common freshwater goby (Gymnogobius urotaenia); Japanese fluvial sculpin (fish, Cottus pollux)
research division; research club (e.g. at school, university)
priest soldier; warrior monk
to get thin; to taper off
to split; to be split; to splinter
dead branch (or twig, etc.); withered branch
Dudley (Britain); Duddley
implication; hidden meaning; latitude; atmosphere; tone; sentiment
site (usu. website); sight; payable on sight
doubt; misgivings; distrust; suspicion
(world of) politics; political world; political circles
to choke; to have trouble breathing
suggestion; proposition; proposal; submission (of a bill); motion; proposal
favourite child; favourite student; apple of one's eye
small-format paperback book; pocket paperback
dogfight; dogfighting; fighting dog
to step forward; to take a step forward; to start on a project, etc.; to take the first step with
load; loading; weight (of a load)
recall (esp. of an envoy or an ambassador); calling someone back; summons (home)
to straighten up one's back (e.g. stand up straight, sit up straight); to hold one's head high
firearms; missile; projectile weapon
basket (shopping, etc.); hamper; cage