to put something on top of another thing; to superimpose
to go through the proper procedures; to follow the required steps
styrofoam; styrene foam; expanded polystyrene
hegemony; leadership; initiative
semi-transparent; translucent
black lustre; black luster
overall; general; as a whole
no wonder; little wonder; after all; as expected; which isn't surprising
to give a command (e.g. in a loud voice); to give an order
according to plan; as planned
heated wire; infrared rays; heat rays
irradiation; radiation; beaming; exposure (to light); illumination
combination; union; combined; joint; congruence
to mount (a horse, bicycle, etc.); to straddle; to sit astride; to span (an area, time, etc.); to extend over; to spread over
one or two; a couple; a few; first and second (place); the top two
friendly fire; killing each other by mistake; internecine strife
contrary to expectations; or so we thought, but ...
uniform; even; across-the-board; equal
unlimited; unrestricted; limitless
to contract a disease; to get sick; to become ill
piece of junk; worn-out article; clumsy; useless; dismantled car; hitting (with fist)
refusing visitors (esp. in a hospital); not allowing visitors
move with haste (when you have no doubts); strike while the iron is hot
emptiness; being empty; not carrying anything; unburdened; dishonoured (bill, promise, etc.); false
an issue being settled; a case being closed
to draw a line (between); to make a clear distinction (between); to settle (a matter) once and for all; to bring to an end; to take responsibility (for)
to forget to say; to forget to mention
strong arm; stout arm; ability to carry out a difficult job; capable person
severely beaten up; thoroughly defeated; completely destroyed; severely damaged; battered; beat-up
to confess one's love; to profess one's feelings
older sister and younger brother
to make way for; to make room for; to get out of the way; to pave the way for; to open up opportunity
covered with; stained; smeared
to open up a path; to clear a path; to open up doors; to pave the way
completely ordinary; plain; commonplace; everyday
unforeseen; unexpected; sudden; accidental
dawn (of a new era, civilization, etc.); dawning
being scattered and ultimately lost; dissipation
safe; vault; storage cabinet
right of control; supremacy; sovereignty
restive horse; unmanageable person (esp. a woman); shrew; stubborn tomboy
serious look (on one's face); straight face