requisition

• have sb/sth ready or prepared: /have you got any work lined up?/

nifty (neat)

• particulary good, skillful, or effective: /$\sim$ footwork/

convolution

• (often $\sim$s ) a coil or twist, esp. one of many: /crosses adorned with elaborate $\sim$s /
• a thing that is complex and difficult to follow: /the $\sim$s of firm policy/

volatile

• (of a substance) easily evaporated at normal temperatures.
• liable to change rapidly and unpredictably, esp. for the worse: /the political situation was becoming more $\sim$ /.
• (of a person) liable to display rapid change of emotion.

tandem

• n. a bicycle with seats and pedals for two riders, one behind the other.
• n. a carriage driven by two animals harnessed one in front of the other.
• adj/adv. having two things arranged one in front of the other.
• (idm) in tandem: alongside each other; together: / a tight fiscal policy working in $\sim$ with a tight foreign exchange policy. /

tangible

• perceptible by touch: /the atmosphere of the neglect and abandonment was almost $\sim$ /
• clear and definite; real: /the emphasis is now on $\sim$ results/

suspicious

• causing one to have the idea or impression that sth or sb is of questionable, dishonest, or dangerous character or condition: /he was $\sim$ of her motives/ /she gave him a $\sim$ look./ /they're not treating the fire as $\sim$ /

aftermath

• the consequence or affereffects of an event, esp. when unpleasant: /food prices soared in the $\sim$ of the drought./

commodity

• a raw material or primary agricultural product that can be bought and sold, such as copper or coffee.
• a useful or valuable thing, such as water or time.

heartbeat

• a single pulsation of the heart: /her $\sim$s steadied/
• (idm) a $\sim$ away from: very close to; on the verge of: / the man who is just $\sim$ the presidency/

/for your information/ /for future reference/ /with or in reference to/

sidestep

• avoid sb/sth by stepping sideways. /She $\sim$ed many cracks in the pavement/
• avoid dealing with or discussing (sth problematic or disagreeable): /he neatly $\sim$ed the questions about riots/.

/at pratically no extra cost/

load

• the amount of work to be done by a person or machine: /Arthur has a light teaching $\sim$ ./
• a burden of respoinsibility, worry, or grief: /consumers will find it difficult to service their heavy $\sim$ of debt/

workload

• the amount of work to be done by sb: /he has been given three deputies to ease his $\sim$ /

hotspot

• a place of political unrest and potential violence: /the US can't police all of the world's $\sim$s /
• a point of intense heat or radiation.
• a lively and popular place, such as a nightclub.

back

• give financial, material, or moral support to: /he had a newspaper empire $\sim$ing him/ /go up there and tell them - I'll $\sim$ you up/ /U.S. troops were $\sim$ed up by forces European countries./

/There's no point in freeing blocks at the end of a program, because all of the program's space is given back to the system when the process terminates./

tie sth up

• to limit the use of sth: /all our savings are $\sim$d up in buying a house right now./ /My daughter can $\sim$ the phone up for hours./

buildout

• the growth, development, or expansion of sth: /the rapid $\sim$ of digital technology./

buildup

• a gradual accumulation or increase, typically of sth negative and typically leading to a problem or crisis: /the $\sim$ of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere./
• a period of excitement and preparation in advance of a significant event: /the $\sim$ to Christmas/

nomad (no'madic)

• a member of people having no permanent abode, and who travel from place to place to find fresh pasture for their livestock.
• a person who does not stay long in the same place; a wanderer.

follow on

• to happen or exist as the next part of sth: /$\sim$ing on from what I said earlier.../ /It $\sim$ed on from IEEE Std 802.16-2004/

follow-on

• the action of occurring as a consequence or result of sth: /$\sim$ treatment/
• a thing that occurs as a consequence, result, or modification of another: /it will act as the $\sim$ to the current version of the software./

herald

• n. an official messenger bringing news.
• n. a person or thing viewed as a sign that sth is about to happen: /they considered the first primroses as the $\sim$ of spring./
• v. be a sign that sth is about to happen: /the speech $\sim$ed a change in policy./ /The completion of this standard $\sim$s the entry of broadband wireless access as a major new tool in the effort to link homes and businesses to core telecommunications networks worldwide./

stand at

• be at (a particular level or value): /the budget stood at $14 million per annum./

backhaul

• a cargo carried on a return journey.
• carry (freight) on a return journey.

mesh

• n. material made of a network of wire or thread: /$\sim$ for fishing nets/ /finer wire $\sim$es are used for smaller particles./
• n. the spacing of the strands of such material: /if the $\sim$ is too big, smaller rabbits can squeeze through./
• v. (of the teeth of a gearwheel) lock together or be engaged with another gearwheel: /one gear $\sim$es with the input gear./

forward-looking (forward-thinking)

• concerned with or making provision for the future: /$\sim$ educators; a $\sim$ corporation plan./

venue

• the place where sth happens, esp. an organized event such as a concert, conference, or sports event: /the river could soon be the $\sim$ for a powerboat world championship event./

workforce

• the people engaged in or available for work, either in a country or area or in a particular company or industry.

checkerboard

• a board having 64 squares of two alternating colors.

checker

• n. one of the flat round pieces used in playing checkers.
• v. mark into squares or draw squares on; draw crossed lines on/
• v. To diversify (sth) in color, shading, or character; variegate: /MINIX3 has a bright future but somewhat $\sim$ed past./

rebirth

• the process of being reincarnated or born again; revival: /the endless cycle of birth, death, and $\sim$ / /the $\sim$ of a defeated nation./

impetus

• (phy.) the force or energy with which a body moves:
• the force that makes sth happen or happen more quickly: /the crisis of the 1860s provided the original $\sim$ for the settlements./

dub

• give an unofficial name or nickname to (sb/sth): /one of these processes, $\sim$bed the reincarnation server, keeps tabs on all the others and when .../

keep tabs on

• monitor the activities or development of; keep under observation.

bloated

• being much larger than what is warranted: <a $\sim$ estimate>
• inflated <the novel is $\sim$ with descriptions>

go public

• reveal details about a previously private concern: /Bates went public with the news at a press conference./

in public

• in view of other people; when others are present: /men don't cry $\sim$ /

ramp (sth) up

• (esp. in reference to the production of goods) increase or cause to increase in amount: /they $\sim$ed up production to meet booming demand/

feud

• a state of prolonged mutual hostility, typically between two families or communities, characterized by violent assaults in revenge for previous injuries: /please don't confuse disagreements about ideas with personal $\sim$s /

refute

• prove (a statement or theory) to be wrong of false; disprove

in gear

• with a gear engaged: /the captain revved the engines and put them $\sim$ /
• done with more energy or effort: /I've got to get my act $\sim$ /

first hand

• experience sth yourself: /many reporters based in the capital are experiencing the war $\sim$ / /it is difficult to appreciate the scale of the problem without seeing the effects of the famine at $\sim$ /

/MINIX 1 and MINIX 3 are related in the same way as Windows 3.1 and Windows XP are: same first name./

nasty

• highly unpleasant, esp. to the senses; physically nauseating: /plastic bags burn with a $\sim$ , acrid smell/

hell on wheels

• a disastrous situation: /I agree that distributed algorithms are $\sim$ /

germane /jr'mein/

• relevant to a subject under consideration: /that is not $\sim$ to our theme/

/In effect, Linux is saying the past 20 years of work on object-oriented programming is misguided. I don't buy that./

take

• n. a particular version of or approach to sth: /his own whimsical $\sim$ on life./

top of the line

• the best (most expensive) in a given line of merchadise

paramount

• more important than anything else; supreme: /the interests of the child are of $\sim$ importance./

/Windows NT 3.1 was a half-hearted attempt at a micorkernel system/

/Although high on promise and low on execution, GNU HURD is also based on a microkenel./

inertia

• (phy.) a property of matter by which it continues in its existing state of rest or uniform motion in a straight line, unless that state is changed by an external force./
• a tendency to do nothing or to remain unchanged: /the bureaucratic $\sim$ of government/

/If you have made it this far, thank you for your time./

/Linus, as usual, is strong on opinions and short on facts./

wipe sth out

• eliminate sth completely: /Because drivers are normally linked into the kernel address space, a buggy driver can $\sim$ out kernel tables and bring the system crashing to a halt./

incorporate

• put or take in sth as part of a whole; include: /he has $\sim$d in his proposals a large number of measures/

/Perfection is not achieved when there is nothing left to add, but when there is nothing left to take away./

commodity computing

• commodity computing is computing done on comodity computers as opposed to supermicrocomputers or boutique computers. Commodity computers are computer systems manufactured by multiple vendors, incorporated components based on open standards. Such systems are said to be based on commodity components since the standardization process promotes lower costs and less differentiation among vendor's products.

deliverable

• n. sth that can be provided as the product of development: /under this contract the $\sim$s include both software and hardware./

zombie

• a dead body that has been brought back to life by a supernatural force.
• sb who acts or responds in a mechanical or apathetic way.

defunct

• having ceased to exist or function:/the now $\sim$ communist common market/

bare metal

• ``Programming on the bare metal'' usually refers to bypassing the BIOS or OS and writing applications to directly access devices. /To get 19.2 kilobaud on the serial port, you need to get down to the bare metal/ /People who can do this sort of thing well are held in high regard./

purge

• rid (sb) of an unwanted feeling, memory, or condition, typically giving a sense of cathartic release; /Bob had helped $\sim$ Martha of the terrible guilt that had haunted her./
• remove (a group of people considered undesirable) from an organization or place, typically in an abrupt or violent manner: /he $\sim$d all but 26 of the central committee members./
• physically remove (sth) completely: /a cold air blower $\sim$ s residual solvents from the body./

sitcom - situation comedy

• a humorous TV program or drama based on situations that could arise in everyday life.

marvelous

• causing great wonder; extraordinary: /$\sim$ technological toys./

all along

• the whole time: /Do you think he's been cheating us $\sim$ ?/

all along the line

• at every stage in a process: The project's been plagued with financial problems $\sim$ ./ /Managerial mistakes were made all the way down the line./

uninitiated

• without special knowledge or experience: /a bachelor neither prudish nor $\sim$ / (the uninitiated /the discussion wasn't easy to follow for the $\sim$ /

thus

• in the manner now being indicated or exemplified; in this way: /she phoned Susan, and while she was $\sim$ engaged, Charles summoned the doctor/ /lay the pieces out $\sim$ /

coalesce /i:/

• combine (elements) into a mass or whole: /the separate details $\sim$ to form a single body of scientific thought./ /to help $\sim$ the community, they established an office./

allude to sth

• suggest or call attention to indirectly; hint at: /she had a way of $\sim$ing to Jean but never saying her name./
• mention without discussing at length: /we will $\sim$ briefly to the main points./

/With input and output under control, we can proceed to sorting/

center on/around sth

• have sth as a major concern or theme: /the case $\sim$ed on the couple's adopted children./ /the plot $\sim$s on two young men./

omni-

• all; of all things

omniscient [om'nishent]

• knowing everything: /the story is told by an $\sim$ narrator./

omnipotent

• (of a deity) having unlimited power; able to do anything: /an $\sim$ sovereign/

potent vs. impotent

sovereign [soveren]

• n. a supreme ruler, esp. a monarch
• adj. possessing supreme or ultimate power: /in modern democracies the people's will is in theory $\sim$ /
• adj. (of a nation or state) fully independent and determining its own affairs: /a $\sim$ , democratic republic/

coverup

• an effort or strategy of concealment, esp. a planned effort to prevent sth potentially scandalous from becoming public. /the blue wall cracked down when some officers refused to take part in the $\sim$ ./

blue wall

• the secrecy of police officers who lie or look the other way to protect other police officers.

act on sth

• carry further or advance: /Can you $\sim$ on this matter soon?/

hold on to your hats (hold your hats)

• an expression warning sb of a big surprise. /Hold on to your hat - we just won the lottery./

embed

• fix (an object) firmly and deeply in a surrounding mass: /he had an operation to remove a nail $\sim$ded in his chest./
• (fig.) implant (an idea or feeling) within sth else so it become an ingrained or essential characteristic of it: /the Victorian values $\sim$ded in Tennyson's poetry/

motto [moteu]

• a short sentence or phrase chosen as encapsulating the beliefs or ideals guiding an individual, family, or institution: /the school $\sim$ , ``serve and obey''/ /he soon adopted the $\sim$ ``work hard and play hard''/

slogan

• a short and striking or memorable phrase used in advertising

timeline (chronology)

• a graphic representation of the passage of time as a line.

get back to sb (call sb back)

• contact sb later to give a reply or return a message: /I'll find out and get back to you./

whence

• from what place or source: /$\sim$ does Congress derive this power?/ /he will be sent back $\sim$ he came (from)/

by any chance

• possibly (used in tentative inquiries or suggestions): /were you looking for me $\sim$ ?/

combina'torial

• relating to or involving combinations

neat

• (of a place or thing) orderly and clean; tidy
• (of a person) habitually tidy, well groomed, or well organized
• very good or pleasant; excellent
• done with or demonstrating skill or efficiency

portfolio

• a case for carrying papers or drawings or maps, usu. leather
• a set of pieces of creative work collected by sb to display their skills, esp. to a potential employer.
• a range of investments held by a person or organization
• a range of products or services offered by an organization, esp. when considered as a business asset. /VMware's Virtualization $\sim$ /

blend

• n.v a mixture of different things or people: /this $\sim$ of virtualization technologies/

poll /eu/

• check the status of (a measuring device or a node in a network), eps. as part of a repeated cycle.

advisory /ai/

• adj. recommended but not compulsory: /universities may treat the recommendations as $\sim$ /
• n. an official announcement, typically a warning about bad weather conditions: /a frost $\sim$ /

schedule

• (on $\sim$ ) happening or done at the time that was planned or intended: /the trains run pretty much on $\sim$ , except when the weather is really bad/
• (ahead of $\sim$ ) happening or done earlier than the time that was planned:/ the sale will help us repay the loan ahead of $\sim$ /
• (behind $\sim$ ) happening or done later than the time that was planned.

make

• n. the manufacturer or trade name of a particular product: /the $\sim$ , model, and year of his car./

from the ground up to sth

• starting with nothing: /The company was built from the ground up by two very creative people/ /VMware is designed from the ground up to ensure compatibility /

vehicle

• a thing used to express, embody, or fulfill sth: /I use paint as a $\sim$ for my ideas./

watermark

• a line marking the level reached by a body of water
• a faint design made in some paper during manufacture, that is visible when held against the light and typically identify the maker.

mirage [me'ra:]

• sth that appears real or possible but is not in fact so: /the notion that the public is pro-business is a $\sim$ /

/Eclipse version 2.x and above come bundled with Tomcat/

reach out

• move forward or upward in order to touch; also in a metaphorical sense: /Government $\sim$ out to the people/
• attempt to communicate: /I try to $\sim$ out to my daughter but she doesn't want to have anything to do with me/

hash

• a dish of cooked meat cut into small pieces and recooked, usu. with potatoes.
• a a mixture of jumbled incongruous things; a mess

set sth aside

• to save sth for a particular purpose: /It's wise to $\sim$ aside some money for unexpected expenses that may come up in the future./ /After melting the chocolate, $\sim$ it aside and beat the eggs./
• to not allow sth to influence an activity. /We need to $\sim$ aside our difference and work together./ /Ancient rivalries still threaten the cause of peace, but we mut $\sim$ them aside./

cardinality

• the number of elements in a set or other grouping, as a property of that grouping

fill up

• become completely full:/ the dining car $\sim$ed up/
• fill the fuel tank of a car

censor

• examine (a book, movie, etc) offically and suppress unacceptable parts of it: /my mail was being $\sim$ed /

show up

• be conspicuous or clearly visible
• arrive or turn up for an appointment or gathering

roll sth out

• officially launch or unveil a new product or service: /the firm $\sim$ed its newest generation of supercomputers./
• (roll out the red carpet (for sb)) to give a special welcome to sb important: /The city has $\sim$ed the red carpet for women's fashion buyers and media/

unroll

• open or cause to open out from a rolled-up state: /two carpets had been $\sim$ed /

backhaul

• a cargo carried on a return journey.
• It typically implies a high-capacity line; for example, to $\sim$ from a wireless mesh network to the wired network means aggregating all the traffic on the wireless mesh over one or more high-speed lines to a private network or the Internet.

run into sth

• collide with: /he ran into a lamp post/
• meet by chance: /I ran into Katie on the way home/
• experience (a problem or difficulty): /the bank ran into financial difficulties/

splice

• join or connect (a rope or ropes) by interweaving the strands: /we learned how to weave and $\sim$ ropes/ /the work $\sim$s detail and generalization/
• join (pieces of timber, film, or tape) at the ends: /commercials can be $\sim$d in later/
• n. a union of two ropes, pieces of timber, or similar materials spliced together at the ends.

stand a chance (of sth/that)

• (usu. with negative) have a prospect of success or survival: /his rivals don't stand a chance/ /If you don't have some locking mechanism in the database you stand a chance of corruption to the data./

step/tread on sb's toes

• offend sb by encroaching on their area of responsibility

matter

• (usu. with negative or in questions) be of importance; have significance /it doesn't $\sim$ what the guests wear/ /What did it $\sim$ to him?/ /to him, animals $\sim$ed more than human beings/
• (of a person) be important or influential: /she was trying to get known by the people who $\sim$ /

shard

• a piece of broken ceramic, metal, glass, or rock, typically having sharp edges: /$\sim$s of glass flew in all directions/

directive

• an official or authoritative instruction: /moral and ethical $\sim$s /

directory

• a book listing individuals or organizations alphabetically or thematically with details such as names, addresses, and telephone numbers

inventory

• a complete list of items such as property, goods in stock, or the contents of a building

upside

• the positive or favorable aspect of sth

telltale

• adj. revealing, indicating, or betraying sth
• n. a person, esp. a child, who reports others' wrongdoings or reveals their secrets.

go to extremes / take sth to extremes: /interface is more than just an abstract class taken to extremes/

/The interface keyword takes the abstract concept one step further./

overkill

• excessive use, treatment, or action; too much of sth: /animators now face a dilemma of technology $\sim$ /

blow up sth

• to inflate sth: /a small pump for $\sim$ing up balloons/

dice

• a small cube with each side having a different number of spots on it, ranging from one to six, thrown and used in gambling.

set sth up

• place or erect sth in position: /police $\sim$ up a roadblock on Tenth Street/
• make the arrangements necessary for sth: /he asked if I would like him to $\sim$ up a meeting with the president/

hectic

• full of incessant or frantic activity: /a $\sim$ business schedule/

snail

• (in metaphorical use) any person or thing that moves exceedingly slow: /a tedious and complicated process enough to exasperate a $\sim$ /

tune

• adjust (a musical instrument) to the correct or uniform pitch
• adjust (a receiver circuit such as a radio or television) to the frequency of the required signal
• adjust or adapt (sth) to a particular purpose or situation: /the animals are finely $\sim$d to life in desert/

webcast

• a live video broadcast of an event transmitted across the Internet. /IPTPS 2007 will be $\sim$ live over the Internt/

in scale

• (of a drawing or model) in proportion to the surroundings. /You don't have to represent everything in $\sim$ . Indicating the events and when they occur is sufficient./

dust sth off

• bring sth out for use again after a long period of neglect: /a number of aircraft will be $\sim$ed off and returned to flight./ /To $\sim$ off your C programming skills./

capstone

• the top stone of a structure or wall.
• the crowning achievement or final stroke; the culmination or acme.

treasure trove

• valuables of unknown ownership that are found hidden, in some cases declared the property of the finder
• a hidden store of valuable or delightful things: /your book is a $\sim$ of unspeakable delights./

/Hands-on experience and historical perspective on research are key to teaching Linux/

clean sweep

• the removal of all unwanted people or things in order to start afresh: /the new leaders wanted to make a $\sim$ of the discredited old order/
• the winning of all of a group of similar or related competitions, events, or matches: /We wondered if we were headed for a $\sim$ /

cross one's fingers (or keep one's fingers crossed)

• put one finger across another as a sign of hoping for good luck
• hope that sb or sth will be successful

/I trace the seeds of our success back to an undergraduate class in operating systems that I taught in Spring 2001/

approach

• speak to (sb) for the first time about sth, typically with a proposal or request: /the department had been $\sim$ed about funding/

surefire

• adj. bound to be successful or perform as expected: /a $\sim$ solution to the problem/

deter

• discourage (sb) from doing sth, typically by instilling doubt or fear of the consequences: /only a health problem could $\sim$ him from seeking reelection/

would-be

• desiring or aspiring to be a specified type of person: /a $\sim$ actress who dresses up as ... /

isomorphic

• corresponding or similar in form and relations.

crash

• done rapidly or urgently and involving a concentrated effort: /a $\sim$ course in Italian/ /a $\sim$ diet/

frozen

• very cold: /the $\sim$ North country of New York state/
• preserved by freezing: /$\sim$ meat/
• rendered immobile: /$\sim$ in their tracks with fear/
• immobile, as from pain or inflammation: /a $\sim$ shoulder/
• impossible to withdraw, sell, or liquidate: /$\sim$ assets/

yahoo

• exclamation, expressing great joy or excitement: /$\sim$ - my plan worked/

/In the days to come, the news just seemed to get better and better./

/He came to our rescue with a loan of $100/

collocate /cole'ceit/

• have a strong tendency to occur side by side: /the words ``new'' and ``world'' $\sim$ /
• group or chunk together in a certain order or place side by side

relocate

• /... when they $\sim$d into a new building/

isolate

• /, thus isolating other users from any mistakes or the effects of special configurations/

/It won't hurt if NUMBER is too big, but it must not be too small/

/The names of system call procedures begin with sys_ by convention/

indispensable

• absolutely necessary: /he made himself $\sim$ to the parish priest/ /VMware was $\sim$ for the implementation and testing of the project assignments/

contour

• an outline, esp. one representing or bounding the shape or form of sth: /She traced the $\sim$s of his face with finger/ /the $\sim$ of the moon's surface/

contour line

• a line on a map joining points of equal height above or below sea level.

kickback

• a payment made to sb who has facilitated a transaction or appointment, esp. illicitly: /That's not a $\sim$ /

dated

• marked with or displaying a date
• old-fashioned; out-of-date

handoff

• (football) the act of handing the ball to a teammate during a play
• (sports) the act of handing a baton to a teammate in a relay race
• the act of passing sth or the control of it from one person or agency to another

handover

• act of reliquishing property or authority etc: /the $\sim$ of occupied territory/

toy with

• consider (an idea, or proposal) casually or indecisively
• treat (sb) without due seriousness, esp. in a superficially amorous way.
• move or handle (an object) absentmindedly or nervously.

thankful

• pleased and relieved: /they were $\sim$ that the war was finally over/ /I was very $\sim$ to be alive/

lowdown

• the whole truth: /gave us the $\sim$ on what happened at the party/

in the first place

• in the beginning: /we should never have agreed to this $\sim$ / /Now I just have to get the bloody Ethernet driver working, which is why I installed kernel sources $\sim$ /

/..., while still widely used, is passing from the scene/

break the barrier

• pass or exceed a significant level or amount: /the Tokyo stock exchange reopened to break the 5000-yen barrier/

/Then you will put that knowledge to work by creating a user-space mechanism to measure the execution time of a multithreaded program./

epoch

• a period of time in history or a person's life, typically one marked by notable events or particular characteritics: /the Victorian $\sim$ /

/microsecond: a millionth of a second/

jiffy

• a moment: /we'll be back in a $\sim$ / /I'll be there in a $\sim$ /

ambulatory

• relating to or adapted for walking
• (medicine) able to walk; not bedridden: /$\sim$ patients/

fidelity [fe'deliti]

• faithfulness to a person, cause, or belief, demonstrated by continuing loyalty and support: /he sought only the strictest $\sim$ to justice/
• sexual faithfulness to a spouse or partner: /$\sim$ to her husband/

/Because the offset (off_t) is a signed data type, we lose a factor of 2 in the maximum file size. If off_t is a 32-bit integer, the maximum file size is $s^{31} - 1$ bytes/

descend

• move or fall downward: /the aircraft began to $\sim$ /
• come or go down a scale, esp. from the superior to the inferior: /the categories are listed in $\sim$ing order of usefulness/
• ($\sim$ on) make a sudden attack on: /the militia $\sim$ed on the site/
• (be $\sim$ed from) be a blood relative of (a specified, typically illustrious ancestor): /Jews believe that they're $\sim$ed from Abraham/

/There's no distinction to the UNIX kernel whether this data is text or binary. Any interpretation of the contents of a regular file is left to the application processing the file./

rein

• n. one of a pair of long straps (usu. connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
• n. any means of control: /he took up the $\sim$s of government/
• v. control and direct with or as if by reins
• v. stop or slow up one's horse or oneself by or as if by pulling the reins
• v. keep under control; restrain
• (idm) allow/give sb (a) free rein: to allow sb to do what they want or go where they want to: /the older kids were given free rein to do whatever they wanted/

/Solaris 9 places special meaning on the sticky bit if it is set on a regular file/

as such

• with respect to its inherent nature; per se: /this statement is interesting $\sim$ /

/Only when the link count reaches 0 can the contents of the file be delted/

beyond recall

• in such a way that restoration is impossible: /shopping developments have already blighted other parts of the city $\sim$ /

sanity

• the ability to think and behave in a normal and rational manner; sound mental health: /I began to doubt my own $\sim$ /

bare-bones

• having only the absolute minimum necessary; having only the essential components

/We have provided more generality in this program than needed/

predate

• exist or occur at a date earlier than sth: /his letter $\sim$s her illness/

go through

• to be officially accepted or approved: /We're hoping that the proposal for the new mall won't $\sim$ /

/These types of errors are often catastropic, but difficult to find, because the error may not show up until much later./

track sb/sth down

• find sb/sth after a thorough or difficult search: /Because memory allcoation errors are difficult to $\sim$ down, .../

/Other systems provide only the standard allocator, leaving it up to software developers to download alternatives, if desired/

blemish

• a small mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of sth: /the merest $\sim$ on a Rolls Royce might render it unsalable/

clog

• n. a shoe with a thick wooden sole.
• v. fill or block with an accumulation of thick, wet matter: /the gutters were $\sim$ged up with leaves/ /the pipes were $\sim$ged /

and the like = etc

legacy

• n. an amount of money or property left to sb in a will
• adj. denoting software or hardware that has been superseded but is difficult to replace because of its wide use.

breeding ground

• an area where birds, fish, or other animals habitually breed.
• (fig.) a thing that favors the development or occurrence of sth: /Austin is a $\sim$ for musical talent./ /The fork() function is a $\sim$ for race conditions/

round sth out

• make sth more complete: /the subtle flavors of a milliard $\sim$ out the meal./ /These six functions $\sim$ out the UNIX System process control primitives./

skim through

• read (sth) quickly or cursorily so as to note only the important points: /he sat down and $\sim$med through the report/

/when the timer set by the alarm function goes off./

runaway

• a person who has run away, esp. from their family or an institution.
• (often as adj.) an animal or vehicle that is running out of control: /a $\sim$ train or horse/

refer sb to sth: /We refer the interested reader to books on .../

relinquish

• voluntarily cease to keep or claim; give up: /he $\sim$ed his managerial role to become chief executive/

spinlock

• a lock where the thread simply waits in a loop (``spins'') repeatedly checking until the lock becomes available.

afford

• (can/could $\sim$ ) have (a certain amount of sth, esp. money or time) available or to spare: /it was taking up more time than he could $\sim$ /
• be able to do sth without risk of adverse consequences: /kings could $\sim$ to be wrathful/

opaque

• not able to be seen through; not transparent

go to (a lot of/the) trouble of doing sth

• to make an effort to do sth: /If anyone had gone to the $\sim$ of looking up his record, the police would not have released him./

fine-tune

• make small adjustments to (sth) in order to achieve the best or a desired performance: /We looked at how we can $\sim$ our threads and their synchronization prmitives./

/She didn't want to be like her mother, tied to a feckless man./

yet

• still; even (used to emphasize increase or repetition): /snow, snow, and $\sim$ more snow/ /another file, $\sim$ another file/ /the rations were reduced $\sim$ again/

malign

• adj. evil in nature or effect: /she had a strong and $\sim$ influence/
• v. speak about (sb) in a spitefully critical manner: /don't you dare $\sim$ here in my presence/

far-reaching

• having important and widely applicable effects or implications: /a series of $\sim$ political reforms./

eminent /eminent/

• (of a person) famous and respected within a particular sphhere or profession: /one of the world's most $\sim$ statisticians/
• used to emphasize the presence of a positive quality: /the guitar's $\sim$ suitability for recording studio work./

imminent

• about to happen: /they were in $\sim$ danger of being swept away./

/The Clearview project umbrella description is useful for understanding how these pieces all fit together./

whichever

• /If 'items to send' is set to 0, CBR will run until the specified 'end time' or until the end of the simulation, whichever comes first./
• /their pension should be increased annually in line with earnings or prices, $\sim$ is the higher./

mote

• a tiny piece of a substance: /the tiniest $\sim$ of dust./
• (reMOTE) a wireless receiver/transmitter that is typically combined with a sensor of some type to create a remote sensor. Some motes are designed to be incredibly small so that they can be deployed by the hundreds or even thousands for various applications.
• a $\sim$ in sb's eye: a fault in a person that is less serious than one in sb else who is being critical.

swipe

• pass (a card with a magnetic strip) through an electronic device that reads it.

/Each iteration of stage 1 cuts the number of Os in half. /

/As the machine sweeps across the tape in stage 1, it keeps track of whether the number of Os seen is even or odd./

/Shuttle between the b's and c's, cross off one of each until all b's are gone./

button sth up

• complete or conclude sth satisfactorily: /trying to $\sim$ up a deal./
• (often as adj.) ($\sim$ed up) repress or contain sth: /it was repressive enough to keep public opinion $\sim$ed up./

settle

• adopt a more steady or secure style of life, esp. in a permanent job or home: /he had $\sim$d into his new job./ /keep looking, don't $\sim$ /

catalog

• a complete list of items, typically one in alphabetical or other systematic order, in particular:
  • a list of all the books or resources in a library.
  • a list of courses offered by a university or college.

hepatitis (hepatitis A B C)

• a disease characterized by inflaammation of the liver.

revise

• reconsider and alter (sth) in the light of further evidence: /he had cause to $\sim$ his opinion a moment after expresing it./
• reexamine and make alternations to (written or printed matter): /the book was published in 1960 and $\sim$d in 1968./

stalk (stalker)

• pursue or approach stealthily: /a cat $\sim$ing a bird./
• harass or persecute (sb) with unwanted and obsessive attention: /for five years she was $\sim$ed by a man who would taunt and threaten her./

dead air

• an unintended interruption of the video or audio signal during a television or radio broadcast.

/There's a vital need to draw the free software community's attention to the ongoing development on these particular projects:/

drop off

• fall asleep easily, esp. without intending to: /struggle as she might, she kept $\sim$ping off/
• ($\sim$ off sb/sth) to leave sb/sth at a particular place: /'Discovery' $\sim$ped off supplies and picked up an American astronaut who had spent four months on the space station./ /Parents $\sim$ their kids off at daycare early in the morning./

qualify

• (vi) /they don't $\sim$ for compensation payments./ /This year, many taxpayers will $\sim$ to prepare and file their taxes for free./

file

• submit (a legal document, application, or charge) to be placed on record by the appropriate authority: /criminal charges were $\sim$ed against the firm/ /the company had $\sim$d for bankruptcy./

voucher (coupon)

• a small printed piece of paper that entitles the holder to a discount or that may be exchanged for goods or services.

/double check your math/

/Rushing through the task can lead to mistakes./

lack

• n. /the case was dismissed for $\sim$ of evidence./ /there is no $\sim$ of entertainment aboard ship/ /there is a $\sim$ of parking space in the town./

/private sector/ /public sector/

debut /dei'biu/

• /the car makes its world $\sim$ /

fleet

• (the fleet) a country's navy: /the US $\sim$ / ``army''

excise

• n. a tax levied on certain goods and commodities produced or sold within a country and on licensed granted for certain activities: /$\sim$ taxes on cigarettes/

carryover

• sth transfered or resulting from a previous situation or context: / the slow trading was a $\sim$ form the big loss of last week./

off the top of one's head

• if you say sth off the top of your head, you say it without thinking about it for very long or looking at sth that has been written about it: /I couldn't tell you what the final score was off the top of my head./ /Off the top of my head I could probably only name about three women artists./

/every other day/

stay put

• to stay where you are: /Just stay put until I get the car./

table

• (at $\sim$ ) seated at a table eating a meal.
• (on the table) offered for discussion: /our offer remains on the $\sim$ /

/They're sitting at the counter./

tablecloth

• a cloth spread over a table, esp. during meals.

poach

• cook (an egg), without its shell, in or over boiling water
• cook by simmering in a small amount of liquid: /$\sim$ the salmon in the whilte wine./

salmon /samen/

• a large edible fish that is a popular game fish, much prized for its pink flesh.

/These boats are built of very thin cedar, with ribs on the inside/

testament

• a legal document declaring a person's wishes regarding the disposal of their property when they die
• strong evidence for sth: /his easy victory was a $\sim$ to his skill/ /growing attendance figures are a $\sim$ to the event's popularity/

stadium

• a sports arena with tiers of seats for spectators.

staging area

• a temp location where people, vehicles, equipment or material are assemble prior to their use.
• it is also the are designated for setting up parades and other elaborate presentations.

look on the bright side

• be optimistic or cheefful in spite of difficulties.

/Look, talk to Monica, she's on the food committee./

occupy

• keep (sb) busy and active: /Sarah $\sim$ied herself taking the coffee cups over to the sink./ /tasks that kept her $\sim$ied for the remainder of the afternoon./

opener

• a remark used as an excuse to initiate a conversation: /Do you have any ideas for any $\sim$s ?/

vascular

• of, relating to, affecting, or consisting of a vessel or vessels, esp. those that carry blood: /$\sim$ disease/ /the $\sim$ system/

neat

• (of liquid, esp. liquor) not diluted or mixed with anything else: / he drank $\sim$ Scotch/

coaster

• a small tray or mat placed under a bottle or glass to protect the table underneath.

chimney

• a big smoker

earpiece

• the part of a telephone, radio receiver, or other aural device that is applied to the ear during use.
• the part of a pair of glasses that fits around the ear.

moisten /moisen/

• wet slightly: /she $\sim$ed her lips with the tip of her tongue./
• (of the eyes) fill with tears: /her eyes $\sim$ed /

dance floor

• an area of uncarpeted floor, typically in a nightclub or restaurant, reserved for dancing.

bonsai /bon'sai/

• the art of growing dwarfed, ornamentally shaped trees or shrubs in small shallow pots or trays.

juniper

• an evergreen shrub or small three that bears berrylike cones.

occur to

• (of a thought or idea) come into the mind of (sb): /it $\sim$red to him that he hadn't eaten/ /it never $\sim$red to anybody to bring another one./

see sb off

• accompany a person who is leaving to their point of departure: /the came to the station to $\sim$ him off/

hit the road

• set out on a journey: /I'm going to $\sim$ /

limp

• lacking internal strength or structure; not stiff or firm: /she let her whole body go $\sim$ / /the flag hung $\sim$ and still/

wicker

• pliable twigs, typically of willow, plaited or woven to make items such as furniture and baskets: / a $\sim$ chair/

lest

• with the intention of preventing (sth undesirable); to avoid the risk of: /he spent whole days in his room, headphones on $\sim$ he disturb anyone./

turning point

• a time at which a decisive change in a situation occurs, esp. with benificial results: /this could be the $\sim$ point in Nancy's career./

/Honor Code: Any student caught cheating on this assignment will be reported to the dean of students. Cheating includes, but is not limited to, copying code from someone else or having someone else write your program./

footwork

• (sports) the manner in which the feet are used or maneuvered, as in boxing or in figure skating
• skillful dealing or maneuvering; tactics: /she needs some fancy $\sim$ to cover all those lies/

carry sth out

• perform a task or planned operation: /we're $\sim$ing out a market-research survey./

time off

• time for rest or recreation away from one's usual work or studies: /we're too busy to take $\sim$ off/ /EMC provides benefits to all full-time interns and co-op students, including paid $\sim$ off/

buyout

• the purchase of a controlling share in a company, esp. by its own managers.

flagship

• the best or most important thing owned or produced by a particular organization: /our $\sim$ product is an environment-friendly electric lawn mower./

niche

• a shallow recess, esp. one in a wall to display a statue or other ornament
• (one's $\sim$ ) a comfortable or suitable position in life or employment: /he is now a partner at a leading law firm and feels he has found his $\sim$ /
• a specialized but profitable corner of the market: /important new $\sim$ market./

/EMC eventually replicated its success in other industries and broadened its product line beyond mainframes into open systems/

hold off on sth

• delay or postpone an action or decision: /Many people had also held off on upgrading their servers to Mac OS X 10.3, due to its imcompatibilities with Retrospect 5.1/

/It sounded plausible enough on the surface/

warrant

• justify or necessitate (a certain course of action): /that offense is serious enough to $\sim$ a court marshal/ /The other changes in Retrospect 6.0 may not $\sim$ paying for an upgrade right now./

fabric

• (fig.) the essential structure of anything, esp. a society or culture: /the $\sim$ of society./

/Filesystems like ext3, XFS, NTFS were designed with this assumption in mind/

confine sb/sth to (be confined to)

• keep or restrict sb/sth within certain limits of (space, scope, quantity, or time): /you've $\sim$d yourself to what you know./

make its way somewhere

• to reach a place or condition: /the product should be making its way into retail stores in a few months./

make your way somewhere

• to move in a particular direction: /In the midst of war in Europe, he somehow made his way back to the US and joined the army./

/The contrast between the SAN and NAS has been blurred with the creation of a NAS head./

exhaustive

• examining, including, or considering all elements or aspects; fully comprehensive: /she has undergone $\sim$ tests since becoming ill./

precedence

• the condition of being considered more important than sb/sth else; priority in importance, order, or rank: /his desire for power soon took $\sim$ over over any other consideration./

afterthought

• an item or thing that is thought of or added later: /Storage is no longer an $\sim$ /

best-of-breed

• the best product of its type: /Organizations often purchase software from different vendors in order to obtain the $\sim$ for each application area./

composed

• having one's feelings and expression under control; calm: /remain $\sim$ /

timeout

• time for rest or recreation away from one's usual work or studies: /She is taking time out from her hectic tour./
• a brief break in play in a game or sport:

demand

• (in $\sim$ ) sought after: /all these skills are much in $\sim$ /
• (on $\sim$ ) as soon as or whenever required: /he promised us endless coffee on $\sim$ /
• (by $\sim$ ): /By popular $\sim$ , here is an in-depth example./

pure and simple

• plainly, and without having to say anything else: /The closed the museum because, $\sim$ , it cost too much to run./ /No one talked about issues or referred to facts - it was just gossip, $\sim$ ./

old school

• used, usually approvingly, to refer to sb/sth that is old-fashioned or traditional: /amenities that my parents, being of the $\sim$ , still take for granted/

in parallel

• occurring at the same time and having some connection: / follow all the possibilities in $\sim$ /

/Whether it be of automaton or artwork, design is a creative process. As such it can't be reduced to a simple recipe or formula. However, you might find a particular approach helpful when designing various types of automata./

/As always, no support for Microsoft operating systems./

remedy

• n. a medicine or treatment for a disease or injury: /herbal remedies for aches and pains/
• n. a means of counteracting or eliminating sth undesirable;
• v. set right (an undesirable situation): /by the time a problem becomes patently obvious, it may be almost too late to $\sim$ it./

rewind

• wind (a tape or film) back to the beginning

mercy

• (be at the $\sim$ of sb/sth) be in a situation in which you can't do anything to protect yourself from sth or sb unpleasant: /Of course, in a tent, you're at the $\sim$ of the elements./
• (leave sb to sb's tender mercies) let sb to be dealt with by another person who is not likely to show them any kindness or sympathy: /Should I have a word with her myself or leave her to Mick's tender mercies?/

copayment/copay

• a flat dollar amount paid for a medical service by an insured person.

gab

• talk, typically at length, about trivial matters: /Franny walked right past a woman $\sim$bing on the phone./

whetstone

• a fine-grained stone used for sharpening cutting tools.

hone

• (usu. be $\sim$d )sharpen with a whetstone: /their appetites were $\sim$d by fresh air and exercise./

whet

• sharpen the blade of (a tool or weapon): /her husband is $\sim$ting his knife./
• excite or stimulate (sb's desire, interest, or appetite): /here's an extract to $\sim$ your appetite./

orator

• a public speaker, esp. one who is eloquent or skilled.

inception

• the establishment or starting point of an institution or activity: /she has been on the board since its $\sim$ two years ago./ /It is still at the $\sim$ stage/

people skill

• the skill of dealing with people

inclement

• (of the weather) unpleasantly cold or wet: /Due to the $\sim$ weather, WVH will be closing at 3:30pm. Get home safe./

behead

• cut off the head of (sb), typically as a form of execution: /Arabs have public beheadings/ /dissidents were $\sim$ed /

/The third wave of academic activity started in the mid 1990s with the advent of inexpensive 802.11 radio cards for personal computer./

sink

• (technical) a body or process that acts to absorb or remove energy or a particular component from a system; the opposite of source: /a heat $\sim$ / /the oceans can act as a $\sim$ for $CO_2$/

lossy

• having or involving the dissipation of electrical or electronmagnetic energy. (lossless)

bearer /berer/

• a person or thing that carries or holds sth
• a carrier of equipment on an expedition
• a person who carries the coffin at a funeral
• a tree or plant that bears fruit or flowers.

encore

• a repeated or additional performance of an item at the end of a concert, as called for by an audience.

/Burt Kaliski is with the RSA Laboratories in Bedford./

/, and to provide a bridge from theory to practice./

come in handy

• turn out to be useful: /the sort of junk that might $\sim$ one day./

square root, perfect square ( $0^2, 1^2, 2^2, \ldots$)

run dry

• (of a well or river) cease to flow or have any water:
• (esp. of a source of money or information) be completely used up: /municipal relief funds had long since $\sim$ / /Well runs dry on hash algorithms/

dot

• mark with a small spot or spots: /wet spots of rain began to $\sim$ his shirt/
• (of a number of items) be scattered over (an area): /churches $\sim$ the countryside./

/The presumed protection of RSA, however, is that users can easily increase the key size to always stay ahead of the computer processing curve/

tamper with sth

• interfere with (sth) in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations: /someone $\sim$ed with the brakes on my car./

ballast

• (track $\sim$ ) railway track-bed, on which sleepers/ties and track is laid
• (sailing $\sim$ ) ship's ballast, used to weight a ship down to stabilize it
• (electrical $\sim$ ) used to stabilize the current flow in lamps

trapdoor

• a hinged or removable panel in a floor, ceiling, or roof.
• a feature or defect of a computer system that allows surreptitious unauthorized access to data belonging to other users.

padlock

• a detachable lock with a U-shaped bar hinged at one end.

half blood

• the relationship between people having one parent in common: /brothers and sisters of the $\sim$ /

half brother/sister

lame

• (of an explanation or excuse) unconvincingly feeble: /it was a $\sim$ statement and there was no excusing his behavior./

/I know you love me, but you and I can never be together that way./

emerald

• a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone

get back to sb

• contact sb later to give a reply or return a message: /I'll find out and get back to you/

foosball /fuzbol/

• a tabletop version of soccer

grotesque /greu'tesk/

• comically or repulsively ugly or distorted: /$\sim$ facial distortions./

/This game is grotesque. Twenty armless guys joined at the waist by a steel bar, forced to play soccer forever. Hello, human-rights violation./

/After they're done playing, .../

smear

• coat or mark sth messily or carelessly with a greasy or sticky substance: /his face was $\sim$ed with dirt/

gather

• infer; understand: /her clients were, I $\sim$ed , a prosperous group./ /I $\sim$ by ... that .../

/Your name came up in a conversation that terrified me to my very soul./

/, since all public-key schemes are susceptible to brute force key search attack/

call into question sth or call sth into question

• to cause a feeling of doubt about sth: /The study calls into question how long the vaccine gives protection./

walk-through

• a careful demonstration or explanation of the details of a process

/Discovering one would change the face of number theory as much as RSA has changed the face of cryptography. However - if this were to happen, there are other trapdoor functions out there, waiting to be found. Whatever the future of RSA may be, the trapdoor cipher has certainly changed the face of cryptography forever./

weed

• remove unwanted plants from (an area of ground or the plants cultivated in it): /I was $\sim$ing a flower bed./

shaft

• a long, narrow part or section forming the handle of a tool or club, the body of a spear or arrow, or a similar implement

ballpark

• a baseball stadium or field.
• a particular area or range.
• adj. (of prices or costs) approximate; rough: /the $\sim$ figure is $ 400 -500/

/That's very interesting, because that's exactly what someone who slept with her would say./

eavesdrop

• secretly listen to a conversation: /she opened the window just enough to $\sim$ on the conversation outside./

garble

• reproduce (a message, sound, or transmission) in a confused and distorted way: /the connection was awful and kept $\sim$ing his voice/

ovation

• a sustained and enthusiastic show of appreciation from an audience, esp. by means of applause: /the performance received a thundering $\sim$ / /she received a standing $\sim$ for her work./

backdoor

• secret or surreptitious; clandestine: /a $\sim$ romance./
• ($\sim$ selling) the selling by wholesalers directly to the public, seen as detrimental to retailers.

/You can never go wrong with being dressed a little more conservatively than everyone else./

slacks

• casual trousers.

attire

• clothes, esp. fine or formal ones: /holiday $\sim$ /
• v. be dressed in clothes of a specified kind: /Donna was $\sim$d in an elaborate evening gown/

dress shoe

• a shoe used as a component of formal wear.

manpower

• the number of people working or available for work or service: /the police had only limited $\sim$ /

horsepower

• a unit of power equal to 745.7 watts
• power; ability to perform strenuous tasks: /other software improvements include more analytical $\sim$ /

pay (pay sb for sth, pay sb to do sth, pay for sth, pay sb sth for sth else, pay sth to sb)

• /he paid the locals to pick his coffee beans/ /TV licenses can be paid for by direct debit./
• /he paid $1,000 to have it built in 1977/ /a museum paid him a four-figure sum for it./
• /bonuses were paid to savers whose policies completed their full term./
• /jobs that pay $5 or $6 an hour./
• /crime doesn't pay/

out of the blue (:out of a clear blue sky)

• without warning; unexpectedly: /she phoned me out of the blue/

things change; roll with the punches (or: roll with them)

• (of a boxer) move one's body away from an opponent's blows so as to lessen the impact
• (fig.) adapt oneself to adverse circumstances.

suck it up

• accept a hardship

such up to sb/sth

• behave obsequiously, esp. for one's own advantage: /he has risen to where he is mainly by sucking up to the president/

hydrate

• cause to absorb water; (chem.) combine chemically with water molecules

take up

• occupy time, space, or attention: /I don't want to $\sim$ up more of your time/

/He was here just a moment ago/

kick in

• (esp. of a device or drug) become activated; come into effect;

kickback (bribe)

• a payment made to sb who has facilitated a transaction or appointment, esp. illicitly. /they paid $\sim$s to politicians/

seat

• a site or location of sth specified: /Washington, the $\sim$ of the federal government/ /Waltham, the $\sim$ of Brandeis University/

up and about

• no longer in bed (after sleep or an illness)

/Quality is not an absolute; it is value to some person. With that in mind, testing can never completely establish the correctness of arbitrary computer software/

under the hood

• the underlying implementation of a product (hardware, software, or idea). Implies that the implementation isn't intutively obvious from the appearance, but the speaker ia about to enable the listener to understand it: /Let's now look under the hood to see how .../
• can also imply that the implementation is much simpler than what the appearance would indicate: /Under the hood, we're just forking the shell/

tried-and-true

• tested and proved to be worthy or good.

/It is sad, but eventually processes must die./

bound

• (in combination) restricted or confined to a specified place: /his job kept him city-$\sim$ / /I/O-$\sim$ vs processor-$\sim$ processes/
• prevented from operating normally by the specified conditions: /blizzard-$\sim$ Boston/

corrupt

• having or showing a willingness to act dishonestly in return for money or personal gain: /unscrupulous logging companies assisted by $\sim$ officials/

affinity

• a spontaneous or natural liking or sympathy for sb/sth: /he has an $\sim$ for the music of Berlioz/ /her $\sim$ with animals and birds/

finale /fe'na:li/

• the last part of a piece of music, a performance, or a public event, esp. when particularly dramatic or exciting: /the show's spectacular $\sim$ /

as ... as they come

• used to describe sb/sth that is a supreme example of the quality specified: /Smith is as tough as they come/ /Of course, this system call is as simple as they come and there are not too many other ways to implement it/

go out the window

• (of a plan or pattern or behavior) no longer exist; disappear: /If applications could directly read and write to the kernel's address space, system security and stability could $\sim$ /

/Designing the interface with an eye toward the future is important./

advisory

• having or consisting in the power to make recommendations but not to take action enforcing them: /the commission acts in an $\sim$ capacity to the government/

/Locks come in various shapes and sizes/

get-go

• the very beginning: /Lawrence know from the $\sim$ that he could count on me to tell him the truth./

retrofit

• add (a component or accessory) to sth that didn't have it when manufactured: /drivers who $\sim$ catalysts to older cars/

go a long way

• suffice or be adequate for a while or to a certain extent
• if you say that sb will go a long way, you mean that they will be successful: /You'll $\sim$ with ideas like that, my girl!/

invite

• (of an action or situation) tend to elicit (a particular reaction or response) or to tempt (sb) to do sth: /his use of the word did little but $\sim$ criticism/ /Complexity in your locking scheme $\sim$s deadlocks, so design for simplicity/

/Note that the order of unlock does not matter with respect to deadlock, although it is common practice to release the locks in an order inverse to that in which they were acquired./

/Because a lock's jobs is to serialize access to a resource, it comes as no surprise that locks can slow down a system's performance./

shred

• a strip of some material, such as paper, cloth, or food, that has been torn, cut, or scraped from sth larger: /her beautiful dress was torn to $\sim$s / /my reputation will be in $\sim$s /

/A final important consideration in using the Linux reader-writer locks is that they favor readers over writers. Therefore, a sufficient number of readers can starve pending writers./

single sb/sth out

• choose sb/sth from a group for special treatment: /one newspaper was $\sim$d out for criticism/

uptime

• time during which a machine, esp. a computer, is in operation.

slab

• a large, thick, flat piece of stone, concrete, or wood, typically rectangular: /paving $\sim$s / /she settled on a $\sim$ of rock/
• a large, thick slice or piece of cake, bread, chocolate, etc: /a $\sim$ of bread and cheese./

meager

• (of sth provided or available) lacking in quantity or quality: /their $\sim$ earnings/
• (of a person or animal) lean; thin: /a tall, $\sim$ man/

there's no hard and fast rule

• there're no clear rules which you must obey: /there're no hard and fast rules about how much weight you can safely gain in pregnancy/

cannibalism

• the practice of eating the flesh of your own kind

cannibalize /canibalaiz/

• to remove serviceable parts from (damaged airplanes, for example) for use in the repair of other equipment of the same kind.
• to deprive of vital elements or resources, such as personnel, equipment, or funding, for use elsewhere: /It becomes necessary to $\sim$ unsuccessful projects to fund those which can proceed/
• to draw on as a major source: /$\sim$ the lives of his wife and friends for his second-rate novels/

revamp

• give new and improved form, structure, or appearance to: /an attempt to $\sim$ the museum's image/

jargon

• special words or expressions that are used by a particular profession or group and are difficult for others to understand: /Jargon File/

/The request is a little larger than a small block, but a lot smaller than a large block/

/Ignoring the trees to see the forest doesn't mean that one is more important than the other - it just gives a different perspective/

hygienic /hai'gini:k/

• conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, esp. by being clean; sanitary: /$\sim$ conditions/

(just) in case

• as a provision against sth happening or being true: /we put on thick sweaters, in $\sim$ it was cold/
• if it is true that: /in $\sim$ you haven't figured it out, let me explain/

in case of

• in the event of (a particular situation): /instructions about what to do in $\sim$ of fire./

facility

• an establishment set up to fulfill a particular function or provide a particular service, typically an industrial or medical one: /a manufacturing $\sim$ / /a medical $\sim$ /

pull sth off

• to succeed in doing sth difficult or unexpected: /he won five straight games and $\sim$ed off one of the tournament's biggest upsets./ /I don't know how you $\sim$ed it off, but we're now $5,000 richer than we were yesterday./

get sth straight

• make a situation clear, esp. by reaching an understanding: /let me get this $\sim$ /

let's take this outside: let's settle this outside, i.e., fight each other

/I can play my sperm card one more time/

the book

• the local telephone directory: /is your name in the $\sim$ ?/ /I'm in the $\sim$ /

particulars

• detailed information about sb/sth: /I don't have any $\sim$s on the internship I can share with you/

shortfall

• a deficit of sth required or expected: /they are facing an expected $10 billion $\sim$ in revenue./

fall short (of)

• (of a missile) fail to reach its target.
• be deficient or inadequate; fail to reach a required goal: /the total vote $\sim$ short of the required two-thirds majority/

gown

• a long dress, typically having a close-fitting bodice and a flared or flowing skirt, worn on formal occasions
• a nightgown (a light, loose garment worn by a woman or child in bed)
• a dressing gown (a long loose robe, typically worn after getting out of bed or bathing)
• a protective garment worn in a hospital, either by a staff member during surgery or by a patient.
• a loose cloak indicating one's profession or status, worn by a lawyer, teacher, academic, or college student.

/If an algorithm runs in the order of $n^2$/

no end

• to a great extent; very much: /this cheered me up $\sim$ / /this irritates real hackers $\sim$ /

/The basic difference is this: hackers build things, crackers break them/

/As with all creative arts, the most effective way to become a master is to imitate the mind-set of masters - not just intellectually but emotionally as well/

timesink

• a term used to describe activities that consume a lot of time

nerd (geek, techie)

• an intelligent, single-minded expert in a particular technical discipline or profession

gala /geile/

• a festive occasion, esp. a lavish social event or entertainment

rush

• /why is everyone in such a $\sim$ ?/
• /He was in no $\sim$ to leave/

alongside

• close to the side of; next to: /she was sitting $\sim$ him/
• together and in cooperation with: /a care assistant was working $\sim$ him/
• at the same time as or in coexistence with: /$\sim$ the development of full-time courses there had to be provision for the part-time student/

/The conclusion is that either people are in a big rush to learn about computers, or that computers are somehow fabulously easier to learn than anything else./

put sth in/into

• devote time or effort to sth: /employed mothers $\sim$ in the longest hours of all women/
• invest money or resources in: /Make sure that it keeps being enough fun so that you will be willing to $\sim$ in ten years./

silver bullet

• a bullet made of silver, used in fiction as a supposedly magical method of killing werewolves.
• a simple and seemingly magical solution to a complicated problem: /no $\sim$ can make the world safe from terrorism/

wring sth out

• extract (liquid) by sqeezing and twisting sth: /I wrung out the excess water/ /This is an essential task for anyone wanting to $\sim$ out the best possible speed and control of your hardware/

frontier

• a line or border separating two countries
• the extreme limit of settled land beyond which lies wilderness, esp. referring to the western US before Pacific settlement
• the extreme limit of understanding or achievement in a particular area: /the success of science in extending the $\sim$s of knowledge/

rabies

• a contagious and fatal viral disease of dogs

good to go

• ready for the situation: /If it gets really hot, I bring a lot of water and wear light clothes and I'm $\sim$ to go/ /So, you're $\sim$ to go/

around the clock

• all day and all night: /working $\sim$ / /... so you can stay awake $\sim$ reviewing code/

baptism

• (fig.) a person's initiation into a particular activity or role, typically one perceived as difficult: /this even consituted his $\sim$ as a politician/
• ($\sim$ of fire) a difficult or painful new undertaking or experience

count on sb

• to expect sb to help you when you need them: /I'm $\sim$ing on you to tell me everything they say/
• sometimes used to show that you expect a problem: /You can always $\sim$ on Michael to screw things up/

count on sth

• to expect sth to happen: /You may be disappointed if you $\sim$ on getting that loan/ /''Call me'' ``You $\sim$ on it''/

must

• n. /this video is a $\sim$ for parents/

breeze

• a thing that is easy to do or accomplish: /traveling through London was a $\sim$ / /getting your child in and out of the seat is a $\sim$ /

walk sb through sth

• guide sb carefully through a process: /a meeting to $\sim$ parents through the complaint process/

catch-all

• a receptacle or storage area for odds and ends
• sth that encompasses a wide variety of items or situations: /a word that serves as a $\sim$ for a bewildering array of computer accessories/

crux

• the decisive or most important point at issue: /the $\sim$ of the matter is that attitudes have changed/

to the point

• relevant: /his evidence was brief and $\sim$ /

bleeding edge

• the very forefront of technological development: /an architecture that many people believe is still too $\sim$ for large mission-critical systems/

/If you're part of the target audience however, you might enjoy running CRUX just as much as we do./

/It's quite hard to do an objective comparison of linux distributions, since it's often a matter of taste./

at one's (own) risk

• used to indicate that if harm befalls a person or their possessions through their actions, it is their own responsibility: /they undertook the adventure at their own risk/

or worse

• used to suggest a possibility that is still more serious or unpleasant than one already considered, but that the speaker does not wish or need to specify: /the child might be born blind or $\sim$ /

tense up

• become tense, typically through anxiety or nervousness: /her body $\sim$d up/ /he $\sim$d up when he saw his opponent enter the room/

groove

• an established routine or habit: /his thoughts were slipping into a familiar $\sim$ / /Everyone's system is different and everyone has their own $\sim$ /

Murphy's Law

• a supposed law of nature, expressed in various humorous popular saying, to the effect that anything that can go wrong will go wrong: /Murphy's Law states that the headers that are missing are exactly the ones that you'll need for your module work./

break with

• act in a way that is not in accordance with (a custom or tradition): /I don't know what happens to people who $\sim$ with this tradition/

non-exempt employee

• non-exempt employees receive hourly wages; they are subject to wage and hour laws, i.e., overtime pay; usually applies to non-professional employees.

at will

• at whatever time or in whatever way one pleases: /it can be molded and shaped $\sim$ / /he was shoved around $\sim$ /

express

• definitely stated, not merely implied: /it was his $\sim$ wish that his celebration continue./
• precisely and specifically identified to the exclusion of anything else: /the schools were founded for the $\sim$ purpose of teaching deaf children/

poke

• v. ($\sim$ around) look around a place, typically in search of sth
• n. an act of poking sb/sth: /she gave the fire a $\sim$ /
• n. (a $\sim$ around) a look or search around a place.

kill sb/sth off

• get rid of or destroy completely, esp. in large numbers: /there is every possibility all river life would be $\sim$ed off for generations/
• (of a writer) bring about the ``death'' of a character

crunchy

• making a crunching or cracking sound, as when chewed; crisp: /$\sim$ fresh vegetables/ /bake until the topping is $\sim$ /

room

• space that can be occupied or where sth can be done, esp. viewed in terms of whether there is enough: /there's only $\sim$ for a single bed in there/ /she was trapped without $\sim$ to move/
• (fig) opportunity or scope for sth to happen or be done, esp. without causing trouble or damage: /there is plenty of $\sim$ for disagreement in this controversial area/ /there is $\sim$ for improvement/

/I have no doubt that a solution that avoid this problem is possible (it would require some sort of symmetry breaking), but it would be far beyond the scope of this project./

/It is often not a good idea to force the installation unless you really know what you are doing. Use this option with extreme care, preferably not at all./

/All the philosophy really boils down to one iron law (absolute, unconditional), the hallowed ``Keep It Simple, Stupid!'' of master engineers everywhere/

/''Is it called CRUN Linux or CRUX GNU/Linux?'' ``None of the above. It's called CRUX, no more no less./

opt

• make a choice from a range of possibilities: /consumers will $\sim$ for low-priced goods/ /students $\sim$ing to continue with physics/
• ($\sim$ out) choose not to participate in or carry on with sth: /they had both $\sim$ed out of the medical plan/

pull/tear your hair out

• to be very anxious about sth: /I've been tearing my hair out trying to get the job finished on time/ (often in continuous tenses)

continuous

• forming an unbroken whole; without interruption: /the whole performance is enacted in one $\sim$ movement/

contiguous

• sharing a common border; touching: /the 48 $\sim$ states/ /five hundred $\sim$ dictionary entries/

track sb/sth down

• find sb/sth after a thorough or difficult task

/In the world of software installation under Ubuntu, compiling a program from source should be the absolute last resort/

avenue

• a way of approaching a problem or making progress toward sth: /Please try all of the other $\sim$s at your disposal./

/This is one of those mystical Linux moments when you realize that you are a fish and this is not the water you are used to./

get/have sth under one's belt

• safely or satisfactorily achieved, experienced, or acquired: /I want to $\sim$ more experience under my belt/ /he now has almost a year as president under his belt/
• (of food or drink) consumed: /Gus already had a large brandy under his belt/

/Emacs from 10,000 feet (i.e. see Emacs from an overall/high-level point)/

apart from

• except for: /the whole world seemed to be sleeping, $\sim$ from Barbara/
• in addition to; as well as: /quite $\sim$ from all the work, ha had such financial problems/

tell sth apart from sth else

• distinguish or separate one from another: /the twins were so identical that it was impossible to tell apart/

/I tried hard to avoid cases where prt-get would guess what the right thing would be if there's a chance that it's wrong/

stretch out

• extend to a greater or the full length: /$\sim$ out that piece of cloth/ /$\sim$ out the TV antenna/
• lie down comfortably: /to enjoy the music, we $\sim$ed out on the grass/
• stretch (the neck) so as to see better: /the women $\sim$ed out their necks to see the President drive by/

add up

• (usu. with negative) seem reasonable or consistent; make sense: /many things in his story didn't $\sim$ up/ /If things don't $\sim$ up, call MBTA police at 617-222-1212/

seal

• a piece of wax, lead, or other material with an individual design stamped into it, attached to a document to show that it has come from the person who claims to have issued it.
• a design embossed in paper for this purpose
• an engraved device used for stamping a design that authenticates a document
• (fig.) a thing regarded as a confirmation or guarantee of sth: /the International Monetary Fund is likely to give a $\sim$ of approval to the Mexican plan.
• (set/put the $\sim$ on sth) give the final authorization to: /the UN envoy hopes to set the $\sim$ on a lasting peace/

booth

• a small temporary tent or structure, used esp. for the sale or display of goods at a market or fair: /there are $\sim$s offering everthing from accessories to food to health care/
• a small room where a vendor sits seprated from customers by a window: /a ticket $\sim$ /
• an enclosure or compartment for various purposes, such as telephoning, broadcasting, or voting: /the phone $\sim$ alongside the highway/
• a table (in a restaurant or bar) surrounded by two high-backed benches

force

• (often be $\sim$d ) make sb do sth against their will: /she was $\sim$d early retirement/ /the universities were $\sim$d to cut staff/

forge$^1$.

• make or shape (a metal object) by heating it in a fire or furnace and beating or hammering it
• (fig) create (a relationship or new conditions): /the two women $\sim$d a close bond/ /the country is $\sim$ing a bright new future/

forge$^2$.

• move forward gradually or steadily: /he $\sim$d through the crowded side streets/

forge ahead

• move forward or take the lead in a race
• continue or make progress with a course or undertaking: /the government is $\sim$ing ahead with reforms/

above and beyond sth

• more than or in addition to sth: /Our products are manufactured under the strictest guidelines, above and beyond what government regulations require/

(above and) beyond the call of duty

• much more than should be expected: /If your waiter goes beyond the call of duty, leave a bigger tip/

leave

• cause (sb/sth) to be in a particular state or position: /he'll $\sim$ you in no doubt about what he thinks/ /I'll $\sim$ the door open/ /the children were left with feeling of loss/

mouthful

• a long or complicated word or phrase that is difficult to say: /That's a $\sim$ - but what it means is: /

staging area

• a temporary location where people, vehicles, equipment or material are assembled prior to their use
• also an area designated for setting up parades and other elaborate presentations
• also an area where final assembly is done on space vehicles before they are moved out to their launch pad.

snag

• n. a sharp, angular, or jagged projection: /keep an emery board handy in case of nail $\sim$s /
• v. catch or tear sth on a projection: /thorns $\sim$ged his sweater/
• v. catch or obtain sb/sth: /it's the first time they've $\sim$ged the star for a photo/

snug/cozy

fire sth off

• send a message aggressively, esp. as one of a series: /he $\sim$d off a letter informing her that he regarded the matter with the utmost seriousness/

wide open

• offering a great variety of opportunities: /suddenly the whole world was wide open to her/
• vulnerable, esp. to attack: /, then basically that area of your filesystem is wide open to the world by anyone using rsync!/

pilot

• a television program made to test audience reaction with a view to the production of a series.

hump

• a rounded protuberance found on the back of a camel or other animal or as an abnormality on a person's back. 驼峰；罗锅
• have sexual intercourse with (sb) /stop humping on her/

hairpiece

• a quantity or switch of detached hair used to augment a person's natural hair. 假发 WIG/RUG/TOUPEE

bemuse

• puzzle, confuse, or bewilder(sb) /her bemused expression/

go through

• undergo (a difficult or painful period or experience) /The country is going through a period of economical instability/

lapse

• an interval or passage of time /There was a considerable lapse of time between the two events/

elapse

• (of time) pass or go by: /weeks elapsed before anyone was charged with the attack/

cafeteria

• a restaurant or dining room in school or business in which customers serve themselves or are served from a counter and pay before eating.

mortify

• cause sb to feel embarrassed, ashamed, or humiliated /She was mortified to see her wrinkles in the mirror/

small/large intestine

pluck

• take hold of sth and quickly remove it from its place; pick /She plucked a blade of grass/
• pull the feathers from a bird's carcass to prepare it for cooking.

puck

• a black disk made of hard rubber, the focus of play in ice hockey /Where's my puck?/

aura

• the distinctive atmosphere or quality that seems to surround and be generated by a person, thing, or place /the ceremony retains an aura of mystery/

cleanse

• make sth, esp. the skin thoroughly clean

murky

• dark and gloomy, esp. due to thick mist /murky sky/

/to hell with her/

fixate (sb) on sth

• cause(sb) to acquire an obsessive attachment to sb or sth /She has for some time been fixated on photograph/

take

• accept /They seemed to take it very well/

hysterical

• /hysterical laughter/ /hysterical fans/

never

• /they had never been camping in their lives/ /I will never ever forget it/ /He never turned up/ /His room is never tidy/

strip joint

hormones /have some hormones/

search some place/sth/sb for sb/sth

• /I searched among the rock, but there was nothing/ /Hugh will be searching for the truth/ /She searched the house from top to bottom/ /The guards searched him for weapons/

decaff

bridesmaid 伴娘 best man 伴郎 bride 新娘 bridegroom 新郎

turn sb on

• excite or stimulate the interest of sb, esp. sexually. /I was more turned on by this gravy boat than by Barry/

drift apart

• If two people drift apart, they gradually become less friendly and their relationship ends.

/If I let go of my hair, my head will fall off/ /let me go/ /let it go/

mitten

• a glove with two sections, one for the thumb and the other for all four fingers.
• (mittens) boxing gloves.

all

• adv. used for emphasis /I'm all better now/

grin

• smile broadly, esp. in an unrestrained manner and with the mouth open.

buzzer

• an electrical device, similar to a bell, that makes a buzzing noise and is used for singalling. /buzz him in/

intercom

• an electrical device allowing one-way or two-way communication.

catch

• hear or understand (sth said), esp. with effort. /He bellowed sth Joey couldn't catch/ /sorry, I didn't catch your name/

rub

• move one's hand or cloth repeatedly to and fro on the surface of sth with firm pressure: /She rubbed her arm, where she had a large bruise/

up to

• occupied or busy with /What're you up to tonight? I was kinda supposed to be headed for Aruba on my honeymoon, so nothing!/

squat <I squatted down in front of him>

bookcase

• a set of shelves for books set in a surrounding frame or cabinet

leftover

• n. sth esp. food, remaining after the rest has been used or consumed.
• adj. remaining; /yesterday's leftover bread/

clutch

• n.离合器
• v. grasp or seize sth tightly or eagerly.

catch on

• understand what is meant or how to do sth /I caught on to what it was the guy was way/

go for sth/sb

• launch oneself at (sb); attack /She went for him with fists/

steer clear of

• take care to avoid or keep away from

cut sb off

• interrupt sb while they are speaking
• interrupt sb during a phone call by breaking the connection

honestly

• used to emphasize the sincerity of an opinion, belief, or feeling /She honestly believed that she was making life easier for Jack/

walk out

• depart suddenly or angrily
• leave sb's job suddenly.
• abandon sb/sth toward which one has responsibilities /Ever since she walked out on me, I ../

spell sth out

• speak the letters that form a word in sequence
• explain sth in detail. /I'll spell out the problem again/

revelation

• a surprising and previously unknown fact, esp. one that is made known in a dramatic way. /revelations about his personal life/

matrimony

• the state or ceremony of being married; marriage /a couple joined in matrimony/

on a roll

• experiencing a prolonged spell of success or good luck /the organization is on a roll/

grimace /She gave a grimace of pain/

rerun

• show or perform (sth; esp. a TV program) again.

wooden

• made of wood: /a wooden spoon/ /She closed the heavy wooden door/
• stiff and awkward in movement or manner: /She is one of the most wooden actresses of all time./

hanger

• also coat hanger

/sitting on the arm of the couch/

beacon

• a fire or light set up in a high or prominent position as a warning, signal, or celebration: /the prospect of a new government was a beacon of hope for millions/

bacon

• cured meat from the back or sides of a pig.

/I was laughted out of twelve interviews today./

upbeat

• cheerful; optimistic

live off/on sb

• depend on (sb/sth) as a source of income or support: /If you think you are going to live off me for the rest of your life, you're mistaken./

step-

• denoting a relationship resulting from a remarriage: stepmother, stepfather

windshield, a windshield wiper, wiper blade
leave it at that

• abstain from further comment or action: /If you are not sure of the answer, say so, and leave it at that./

national anthem
crash

• go to sleep, esp. suddenly or in an improvised setting: /I'll crash in the back of the van for a couple of hours./

crush

• a brief but intense infatuation for sb, esp. sb unattainable or inappropriate: /she did have a crush on Dr. Russell/

/Try not to let my intense vulnerability become any kind of a factor here, do you think it would be okay if I asked you out sometime?/

/What you guys don't understand is, for us, kissing is as important as any part of it./

stand-up

• involving, done by, or engaged in by people standing up: /a $\sim$ party/
• such that people have to stand rather than sit: /a $\sim$ bar/
• (of a comedian) performing by standing in front of an audience and telling jokes

/Word of advice: Bring back the comedian. Otherwise, next time you're going to find yourself sitting at home, listening to that album alone./

mannequin

• a dummy used to display clothes in a store window. /Ross is setting up an exhibit, which includes some $\sim$ of cave people./

bang

• (of a man) have sexual intercourse with (a woman)

over sb's head

• without sb's knowledge or involvement, esp. when they have a right to do it. /the deal was struck $\sim$ the heads of the regions concerned./

glacier /sher/

• a slowly moving mass or river of ice formed by the accumulation and compaction of snow on mountains or near the poles.

/You can put whatever you want to match here, suited to your specific needs. You can leave this line out and ... . Depends on what you want./

/This is, however, temporary (it won't live through a reboot)/

empty

• v. remove all the contents of (a container): /we $\sim$ the cash register each night at closing time/ /pockets were $\sim$ied of loose change/
• v. (of a place) be vacated by people in it: /the bar suddenly seemed to $\sim$ /
• (idm) empty vessels make the most noise/sound: those with least wisdom or knowledge are always the most talkative.

cash register

• a machine that tabulates the amount of sales transactions, makes a permanent and cumulative record of them, and has a drawer in which cash can be kept

go off

• (of a gun, bomb, or similar device) explode or fire
• (of an alarm) begin to sound: /the oven timer went off/
• become suddenly angry; lose one's temper: /if you got in an argument with him, he'd just $\sim$ off/

baud rate /bod/

• a unit of speed in data transmission equal to one bit per second.

payload

• the part of a vehicle's load, esp. an aircraft's, from which revenue is derived; passengers and cargo.

oscilloscope /e'sile,skeup/

• a device for viewing oscillations, as of eletrical voltage or current, by a display on the screen of a cathode-ray tube

/Where should it be backed up? Your imagination is the limit when it comes to rsync's backup destination options/

scam

• n. a fradulent business scheme; a swindle: /an insurance $\sim$ /
• v. to defraud; swindle: /a guy that $\sim$s the elderly out of their savings/

trickle

• v. (of a liquid) flow in a small stream: /a solitary tear $\sim$d down her cheek/ /a $\sim$ing brook/
• v. come or go slowly or gradually: /the details began to $\sim$ out/
• n. a small group or number of people or things moving slowly
• ($\sim$ down) (of wealth) gradually benefit the poorest as a result of the increasing wealth of the richest: /my accmulation of knowledge is directly based on the ``trickle-down'' effect/

sink in

• (of words or facts) be fully understood or realized: /Peter read the letter twice before its meaning sank in/ /Short-cuts don't let lessons $\sim$ in. We have to make our own mistakes in order to learn/

dismiss

• treat as unworthy of serious consideration: /it would be easy to $\sim$ him as all brawn and no brain/
• deliberately cease to think about: /he suspected a double meaning in her words, but $\sim$ed the thought./

cookout

• a party or gathering where a meal is cooked and eaten outdoors

rampage

• n.v. (esp. of a large group of people) rush around in a violent and uncontrollable manner: /several thousand demonstrators $\sim$d through the city/

SWAT team

• (Special Weapons and Tactics) a group of elite police marksmen who specialize in high-risk tasks such as hostage rescue.
• any group of specialists brought in to solve a difficult or urgent problem

sublet/sublease

• n/v. lease (a property) to a subtenant: /I quit my job and $\sim$ my apartment/

SUV

• (sport utility vehicle) a high-performance four-wheel-drive vehicle.

small-time

• unimportant; minor: /a $\sim$ gangsters/

paranoid

• unreasonably or obsessively anxious, suspicious, or mistrustful: /you think I'm $\sim$ but I'm telling you there is something going on/

wise

• ($\sim$ to) alert or be aware of: /at seven she was already $\sim$ to the police/
• (be $\sim$ after the event) understand and assess an event or situation only after its implications become obvious

venerable

• accorded a great deal of respect, esp. because of age, wisdom, or character: /a $\sim$ statesman/

misnomer

• a wrong or inaccurate name or designation: /''king crab'' is a $\sim$ - these creatures are not crustaceans at all/
• a wrong or inaccurate use of a name or term: /to call this ``neighborhood policing'' would be a $\sim$ /

best of all

• especially fortunate: /$\sim$ , we don't have any homework!/

harness

• control and make use of (natural resources), esp. to produce energy: /attempts to $\sim$ solar energy/ /(fig) $\sim$ the creativity of graduates/

save

• avoid the need to use up or spend (money, time, or other resources): / save $20 on a new computer/ /an efficient dishwasher would $\sim$ them one year and three months at the sink/ /The process and scripts explained in this HOWTO will $\sim$ re-installing the operating system/

signature

• a distinctive pattern, product, or characteristic by which sb or sth can be identified: /the chef produced the pate that was his $\sim$ / /his $\sim$ dish/

/Like any tool, computers have capabilities and limitations that must be appreciated if they are to be used well/

/Our objective is to explore the limits of algorithmic solvability/

/It can be rebuilt from scratch with very little effort on our part so most of the machine itself isn't backed up/

/The parts of denali that are denali specific (like our other servers) are rsync'd over to a central filesystem on our NetApp appliance each evening/

cue

• a thing said or done that serves as a signal to an actor or other performer to enter or to begin their speech or permance
• a signal for action: /The NetApp is backed up each night to tape by custom scripts that $\sim$ the internal backup routines to begin backup to a large directly-attached tape library/

outsource

• obtain (goods or a service) from an outside or foreign supplier, esp. in place of an internal source: /$\sim$ing components from other countries/ /you may choose to $\sim$ this function to another company or do it yourself/

by virtue of

• because or as a result of: /they hold the posts by $\sim$ of family connections/ /Many people believe that he will avoid jail by $\sim$ of his money and connections/ /By $\sim$ of this contradiction we can conclude that $R$ doesn't exist/

connections

• people with whom one has social or professional contact or to whom one is related to, esp. those with influence and able to offer one help: /he had connections with the music industry/

network

• a group of people who exchange information, contacts, and experience for professional or social purposes: /a support $\sim$ /

proctor

• frequently used to describe sb who oversees an exam, lab, or dormitory

fair enough

• used to admit that sth is reasonable or acceptable: /''I can't come because I'm working late'' ``Fair enough''/

locality

• the position or site of sth: /the rock's size and $\sim$ /

vocal (vocality)

• of or relating to the human voice: /nonlinguistic $\sim$ effects like laughs and sobs/
• expressing opinions or feelings freely or loudly: /he was $\sim$ in condemning the action/

/We assume for the purposes of obtaining a contradiction that $E_{TM}$ is decidable and .../

boustrophedon /bu:stre'fi:dn/

• (of written words) from right to left and from left to right in alternate lines

easygoing

• relaxed and tolerant in approach or manner: /an outwardly $\sim$ but fiercely competitive youngster/

outgoing

• friendly and socially confident: /she's an $\sim$ type of person/
• leaving an office or position, esp. after an election defeat or completed term of office: /the $\sim$ governor/
• going out or awary from a particular place: /incoming and $\sim$ calls/

incoming

• int the process of coming in: /$\sim$ passengers/ /the $\sim$ tide/ /an $\sim$ call/
• (of an official or administration) having just been elected or appointed to succeed another: /the $\sim$ president/

damage control

• the term used in the Merchant Marine, maritime industry and navies for the emergency control of situations that may hazard the sinking of the ship. The term is also used in project management and other contexts to describe the actions needed to deal with any problem that may jeopardize an endeavor: /Well, no, not at all, you're not terminal, you just need some $\sim$ control/

treadmill

• an exercise machine, typically with a continuous belt, that allows one to walk or run in place
• (fig.) a job or situation that is tiring, boring, or unpleasant and from which it is hard to escape: /the soulless $\sim$ of urban existence/

van

• a covered truck used for moving goods, esp. furniture

lag

• v. vall behind in movement, progress, or development: /they stopped to wait for one of the children who was $\sim$ging behind/
• n. (also time $\sim$ ) a period of time between one event or phenomenon and another: /there was a time $\sim$ between the commission of the crime and its reporting to the police/

in'centive

• a thing that motivates or encourages one to do sth: /there is no $\sim$ for customers to conserve water/ /As an $\sim$ , lunch will be served/

lump

• n. a compact mass of a substance, esp. one without a definite or regular shape: /there was a $\sim$ of ice floating in the milk/
• n. a swelling under the skin, esp. one caused by injury or disease
• v. put in an indiscriminate mass or group: /Hong Kong and Bangkok tend to be $\sim$ed together in travel brochures/

in mint condition

• (of an object) new or as if new

brand new

• completely new

sleep around

• have many casual sexual partners: /Just becasue I'm an actor doesn't mean I $\sim$ around/

/Have you run out of reading material?/

populate

• to supply with inhabitants, as by colonization; people: /$\sim$ a room/ /the government wanted to $\sim$ the remote area of the country/ /$\sim$ the BSD filesystem with fake disks first/

blurb

• a promotional statement (as found on the dust jackets of books): /the author got all his friends to write $\sim$s for his book/ /That's the marketing $\sim$ from their website anyway/

dusk jacket/cover

• a paper jacket for a book; a jacket on which promotional infor. is printed

allow for

• to consider particular facts that relate to sth: /if you own stock, you must allow for the possibility that it will lose value/

/PAE is provided by Intel Pentium Pro and above CPUs, including ... /

showstopper

• a performance or performer that evokes so much applause from the audience that the show is temporarily interrupted

ground

• an area of reference or discussion; a subject: /the professor covered new $\sim$ in every lecture/ /For some, source control and CM may be new $\sim$ entirely/

multiply

• to increase the amount, number, or degree of: /but the challenges are $\sim$ied many-fold by the fact that we're now an organization of over 5000 people, trying to engineer and deliver multiple products, with many parallel development projects in progress at any one time/

depot /di:'pu:/

• a railroad or bus station
• a depository for goods

in earnest

• with full effort and attention: /peace talks began in $\sim$ after four days of bloody fighting in September/ /as you start to use Perforce in $\sim$ , we'll recommend that .../

forego

• be earlier in time; precede: /stone tools $\sim$ bronze tools/

hotshot

• (slang) a person of impressive skill and daring, esp. one who is highly successful and self-assured

for real

• actually or truly: /When they told me I had an unlimited budget I knew this was not for real./ Usage notes: often said in reaction to what sb else says: /''I don't think I'm going to the party?'' ``For real?''/
• as good as it seems: /Any time an unknown player does sth amazing, people wonder if he is for real/

hog

• n. a person regarded as greedy and pig-like
• v. to take more than one's share of: /Don't $\sim$ the couch/

failover

• maintaining an uptodate copy of a database on an alternate computer system for backup. The alternate system takes over if the primary system becomes unusable

revert

• to return to a former condition, practice, subject, or belief: /we $\sim$ed to the old rules/

cf

• compare (used in texts to point the reader to another location in the text): /To an airline passenger, SFO is San FranciscO - cf SJC/

homegrown

• grown or orginating in a particular place: /stands selling $\sim$ fruits and vegetables/

sport: boast, feature

• wear or display in an ostentatious or proud manner: /she was $\sim$ing a new hat/

build

• n. a version of a program, typically one still in testing, contrary to ``release''

stripped-down

• having only essential or minimal features; lacking anything extra: /a $\sim$ storage setting/ /a $\sim$ budget/

slim down (slimmed-down)

• take off weight

antonym, synonym, acronym, retronym

/DAS has been referred to as ``Islands of Information''. NAS attempts to address this issue, but introduces some new issues as well, such as .../

obliterate

• to do away with completely so as to leave no trace

/You private copy of the Quickstart example sources is now initialized and ready to use/

/Also, note that all of the files copied from the server have write permission turned off/

/Note that the p4 edit command advises you that another user also has the file open for edit./

/The server relies upon a certain measure of cooperation on the part of the user to maintain it./

/Be careful to preserve the leading tab. If you wish to provide a multiline description, precede each line with a tab/

/It has not actually added the file yet, merely scheduled it for addition/

/At this point, the fact that the file has been deleted from the source base has been reflected in the depot/

/So, Perforce has made your client workspace look the way you want the checked-in tree to look./

/The decision of which to use is left up to the user at p4 edit time/

/To do this, we want to change the next to the last line to read:/

deal

• an indefinite quantity, extent, or degree: /has a great $\sim$ of experience/ /It's possible to learn a good deal by simply perusing the online help/

/The examples you've worked through so far have shown you some particulars about how to use Perforce, but have not tried to convey the Big Picture - to explain the overall architecture of Perforce./

nag

• n. sb (esp. a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault
• v. bother persistently with trivial complaints: /she $\sim$s her husband all day long/

clobber

• strike violently and repeatedly: /she $\sim$ed the man who tried to attack her/
• beat thoroughly in a competition or fight: /she $\sim$ed the other team on Sunday!/

twist

• any clever (deceptive) maneuver: /There is a $\sim$ ./

/You are assigned a P4 floating license. Changes would be in production in next 10 minutes/

glean

• to gather (grain) left behind by reapers
• to collect bit by bit: /records from which historians $\sim$ their knowledge/

/, which will allow us to relocate the server more easily in the future should we need to/

/Perforce comes with a simple built-in scheme for managing user licenses; we're augmented this scheme (with Perforce's consent) to provide some additional capabilities/

/It does several things beyond what the standard p4 command does/

on occassion

• sometimes but not often: /this is the sun belt, but we do get freezing weather here on $\sim$ /

leverage

• the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever
• strategic advantage; power to act effectively: /relatively small groups can sometimes exert immense political $\sim$ /

/The NVRAM uses a file-backed memory region for persistence/

control freak

• one who has an obsessive need to exert control over people and situations : /Mainly because I don't have the time to do things in the control-freak way anymore/

manhole

• a hole (usu. with a flush cover) through which a person can gain access to an underground structure

bootstrap

• n. a strap that is looped and sewn to the top of a boot for pulling it on
• adj. undertaken or accomplished with minimal outside help
• (by one's own bootstraps) by one's own efforts

/They attempt to boot from a set of devices one at a time until one signals success by never returning/

/Having gone through four years of military college, the biggest lesson I learned is to be (mostly) calm under stress. Freaking out only serves to make matters worse and possibly get yourself and/or others killed/

slate

• designate or schedule: /he $\sim$d his talk for 9 AM/ /The next product release is $\sim$d for customer delivery July 2008/

glaring

• conspicuously and outrageously bad or reprehensible: /a $\sim$ shame/ /a $\sim$ lie/ /$\sim$ violation of human rights/ /a $\sim$ error/ /This leaves a $\sim$ hole in our testing strategy/

panic

• vi. /The students panicked when told that final exams were less than a week away/
• vt. /The mere thought of an isolation cell panicked the prisoners/

cheat sheet

• a concise set of notes used for quick reference, like ``reference card''

tap

• a valve and spout used to regulate delivery of a fluid at the end of a pipe

on tap

• ready to be drawn; in a tapped cask: /beer on $\sim$ / /data on $\sim$ /
• available for immediate use; ready: /extra personnel on $\sim$ / /working in a library, I have all this information on $\sim$ /

hire

• n. one who is hired: /two new $\sim$s in the sales department/

/Just as traffic rules become important only when there are a lot of cars, as we grow to $5B, we need to create best practices around information management/

decommission

• to withdraw (a ship, for example) from active service: /the warship was $\sim$ed in 1998/ /This tool has been $\sim$ed in favor of Kayako/

cube

• (math) a regular solid having six congruent square faces
• sth having the general shape of a cube: /a $\sim$ of sugar/
• a cubicle, used for work or study
• (math) the 3rd power of a number or quantity

/The normal command sequence will go something like this: /

/The SimBox systems come preinstalled with GX software. Upon deployment, they simply have to be cabled-up, powered on, and the user is brought to the GX Boot Menu for first time system configuration/

town meeting

• a legislative assembly of inhabitants of a town

/Eric will be presenting the thinking behind 7G and GX convergence/

best bet

• the thing sb should do which is most likely to achieve the result they want: /If you want a cheap jacket, your $\sim$ is to try the second-hand shops./ /I told him his $\sim$ would be to get a bus as there are no direct trains/

pay as you go

• to pay for (goods, services, etc) at the time of purchase, as opposed to buying on credit
• to spend no more than income permits; keep out of debt
• to pay income tax by regular deductions from one's salary or wages

hose /z/

• (slang) to attack and kill (sb), typically by use of a firearm

shoot yourself in the foot

• do or say sth stupid which causes problems for you: /He shot himself in the foot by suggesting that women politicians were incompetent/ /You could shoot yourself in the foot by leaving gdb attached over a boot cycle and expect the symbols to be good/

/It's more than what you'd find in most books, which tend to discuss GDB as a lightning-fast afterthought/

think outside the box

• to develop ideas that are different and unusual: /These guys are incredibly creative - they really know how to think out of the box/ /Who never tires of my questions and has an amazing ability to incoporate out-of-box thinking with formal learning/

noggin

• (slang) the human head

/This isn't because I'm lazy. It's because I want you to think. The best debugging tool is not GDB. And it certainly isn't printf(). The best debugging tool is your brain./

/However, for real code, a debugger can almost always get the job done orders of magnitude faster and easier/

outclass

• cause to appear in a lower class: /The Yankees $\sim$ed Cincinnati/

luster

• soft reflected light; sheen
• brilliance or radiance of light; brightness
• glory, radiance, distinction, or splendor, as of achievement, reputation, or beauty.
• the visual property of sth that shines with reflected light

lackluster

• lacking brightness, luster, or vitality: /a dull $\sim$ life/ /a $\sim$ performance/

tickle

• touch (a body part) lightly so as to excite the surface nerves and cause uneasiness, laughter, or spasmodic movements: /Figure out how to reset GDB's prompt from (gdb) to sth that $\sim$s your fancy/

/Make sure the network is up and running. (Don't laugh. I wasted a day wondering what was wrong./

excelsior

• thin, curly wood shavings used for packing or stuffing

/ /This step should not be necessary if you have a sufficiently recent version of the kernel, but it won't hurt anything to run it, either/

bash

• a vigorous blow: /he took a $\sim$ right in his face/ /he got a $\sim$ on the head/
• (slang) a celebration; a party: /beer $\sim$ in kitchen/

next to

• almost: /It is supposed to be $\sim$ to impossible to escape from high-tech, maximum security prison/ /Since I know $\sim$ to nothing about this, I'll move right along.../

has an eye for sth

• to be able to understand and appreciate sth: /She certainly had an eye for art, which explains, of course, why she was a successful art dealer/
• (also used in the form ``with an eye for sth''): /I think I was born with an eye for beauty/

have your eye on sb

• to watch sb carefully: /I've had my eye on her for some time, and I believe she is the best person for the job/

have your eye on sth

• to admire and want to have sth: /The museum had its eye on the painting for many years, hoping its owner would sell it some day/

yearn

• have an intense feeling of loss or lack and longing for sth: /they $\sim$ed to go home/ /he felt a yearning for the mountains/

/This is in accordance with the principle of ``no build-in limits'' that Perl follows at every opportunity./

raw

• (of food) uncooked: /$\sim$ eggs/ /salsify can eaten $\sim$ in salads or cooked./

/For example, a raise to the power of operator is written as **=. So, $fred **= 3 means ``raise the number in $fred to the third power, placing the result back in $fred./

bother

• (with negative) take the trouble to do sth: /nobody $\sim$ed locking the doors/ /scientists rarely $\sim$ with such niceties/ /the driver didn't $\sim$ to ask why/
• (of a circumstance or event) worry, disturb, or upset (sb): /secrecy is an issue that $\sim$s journalists/ /it $\sim$ed me that I hadn't done anything./

/There's nothing wrong with putting quote marks around a lone variable, but the other programmers will laugh at you behind your back./

/Arguments are breakpoint numbers with spaces in between/

vehicle

• a medium for the expression or achievement of sth: /his editorials provided a $\sim$ for his political views/ /This is the perfect $\sim$ for teaching students what a pointer is./

swell

• excellent; wonderful: /had a $\sim$ time/ /Looking at the code, it was highly non-obvious what was going on; it looked just $\sim$ . It wasn't until I compared the address of the passed WINDOW with the address of the received WINDOW that I discovered the big oops!/

sure-fire or sure fire

• certain to be successful or perform as expected: /a $\sim$ solution to the problem/ /There errors are insidious because they usually don't crash the program, but manifest themselves in weird behavior in certain rare cases that are hard to track down. Looking at the address of what's going on is a sure fire way of find out the details of what's oing on/

/The print command ends up being less keystrokes because you can use the abbreviation p for print/

/Chances are overwhelming good that the process is in GoToSleep()./

/When GDB detaches from the process, the process will continue along its merry way./

bend/stretch the rules

• to do sth or to allow sb to do sth which is not usually allowed: /We don't usually let students take books away, but I'm willing to $\sim$ the rules on this occasion./

it's about time = it's high time

• this should have happened long ago: /It's about time that women's sports were treated the same as men's./ /I think it's about time that our country invested in education./

kudoz /ku:du:z/

• acclaim or praise for exceptional achievement: /he always appreciated $\sim$s for his work/ /Children's book author Virginia Hamilton added another $\sim$ to her prize-laden career/

/An integral part of your programming skills should be high proficiency in debugging. This document is intended as a first step toward that goal./

train of thought

• the connections that link the various parts of an event or argument together: /I couldn't follow his train of thought./ /he lost the thread of his argument/ /You will be apt to lose your train of thought on finding the bug./

as far as

• to the degree that: /As far as I know, he isn't coming to the party. /As far as I can tell, this works best with Emacs./

/(The basic strategy) A typical usage of gdb runs as follows: /

/Ever wanted an all-in-one program development, compilation, and debugging environment? Look no further than Emacs./

/While gdb deserves a tutorial of its own, here we will introduce you to the Emacs-specific gdb features. gdb provides extensive online help, which can fill in the gaps left here./

firm

• not subject to change; fixed and definite: /a $\sim$ bargain/ /a $\sim$ offer/ /I'm $\sim$ about 5/31 unfortunately/

dead

• n. the period exhibiting the greatest degree of intensity: /Utilities range from $60 in the summer to $200 in the $\sim$ of winter/ /the $\sim$ of night/

bureau

• furniture with drawers for keeping clothes

fair game

• sth equally accessible by any legitimate participant: /Dude, the schnitzel was $\sim$ in the fridge!/ /Almost anything else is fair game for performing in the bottom half/
• Ok to shoot. Comes from animal hunting: /Microsoft are such a bunch of wankers that their servers are fair game for hackers and virus writers/

/Do not tag global variables. Typically this reduces the file size by one fourth/

partly = partially

• /I felt $\sim$ to blame/ /He was $\sim$ paralyzed/

for one thing

• one reason is; for a particular example: /$\sim$ , sun screens block more of the sun's damaging rays, so they are much more effective./ /I like smaller companies - they're more personal for one thing./ /It seems to be emacs' answer to Visual Assist, but I've never really been able to get comfortable with it (it partly ruins the uncluttered charms of the emacs interface, $\sim$ ). Also it's not very easy to install, but maybe it'll mature into sth great./

flip through a book or other written material

• /$\sim$ped through the catalogue/

/And many of the other exceptions have to do with the old ``80/20'' rule. By that, we mean that 80% of the behavior of Perl can be described in 20% of the documentation, and the other 20% of the behavior takes up the other 80% of the documentation./

/Any mistakes that you make while reading this book you won't make again when you are writing a program on a deadline./

/Don't peek at the answer until you've given the problem a good try. You'll learn better if you figure it out than if you read about it. Don't knock your head repeatedly against the wall if you don't figure out a solution. Move on to the next chapter and don't worry too much about it./

run out of steam/gas

• to suddenly lose the energy or interest to continue doing what you are doing: /She'd been talking for two hours and was justing starting to run out of stream./ /I worked really well for two months of the project then I suddenly ran out of gas./

/Larry, being the lazy programmer that he is, decided to overkill the problem with a general-purpose tool that he could use in at least one other place. The result was Perl Version zero./

/Perl fills the gap between low-level programming (such as C or C++) and high-level programming (such as ``shell'' programming)./

/High-level programming, at the other extreme, tends to be slow, hard, ugly, and limited; there're many things you can't do with the shell or batch programming if there's no command on your system that provides the needed functionality./

/More variables than these exist, and the best and likely only place to search for their deeper meaning is undoubtedly the source where they are defined./

marshal

• n. a US federal officer of a judicial district who carries out court orders and discharges duties similar to those of a sheriff
• n. a military officer of the highest rank in some countries
• v. to arrange or place (troops, for example) in line for a parade, maneuver, or review
• v. to arrange, place, or set in methodical order: /$\sim$ facts in preparation for an exam/

sour grapes

• if you say that sth sb says is sour grapes, you mean that they said it because they are jealous: /I don't think it's such a great job - and that's not just sour grapes because I didn't get it./

lie/stay dormant

• be inactive, as if asleep: /His work lay $\sim$ for many years./ /Cron is a daemon which lies $\sim$ until it is required./

/write these times in 24-hour clock time:/

/If you don't wish to specify a value for a field, just place a * in the field./

/7.25e45, i.e., $7.25 \times 10^{45}$ # 7.25 times 10 to the 45th power/

May Day = First of May, May First

• observed in the US, Canada, and parts of Western Europe in celebration of the coming of Spring.
• observed as a holiday esp. in socialist countries in honor of labor and labor organizations

be in fine fettle

• to be very healthy or working well: /She was $\sim$ when she came back from her trip to the States./ /The business is $\sim$ and we're even planning to expand./

/Updates at my end is I am back to Boston. .... That's all at my end/

deference

• a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard: /his $\sim$ to her wishes was very flattering./ /in $\sim$ to your wishes/ /out of respect for his privacy/

fiddle with

• to be busy with sth without a special purpose: /Don't $\sim$ with the remote control - you'll break it!/
• to try to fix or use sth complicated: /The report says that computer users spend about one-third of their time $\sim$ing with the operating system and organizing files./

cram

• crowd or pack to capacity: /the theater was $\sim$ed or jampacked/
• (students) prepare hastily for an impending exam: /was up all night $\sim$ing for the history midterm/

benign /be'nain/

• not dangerous to health; not recurrent or progressive (esp. of tumor)

head start

• advantage gained by an early start as in a race: /with an hour's $\sim$ he will be hard to catch./

at times

• during some periods: /the couple had lived apart $\sim$ during their married life./ /$\sim$ , in front of the class, I get very nervous./

sweat

• to interrogate sb under duress: /$\sim$ed the suspected spy for hours./
• to extract information from sb under duress: /the police $\sim$ed the information out of the suspect./

inflict

• impose sth unpleasant: /$\sim$ed heavy losses on the enemy/ /a storm that $\sim$ed widespread damage./ /It's your privilege as an artist to $\sim$ the pain of creativity on yourself./

a long shot

• sth that will probably not succeed but is worth trying: /It's a long $\sim$ but I could call Tony and see if he knows her address./

not by a long shot

• sth that you say when you think sth isn't true at all: /'Do you think it's as good as her last movie?' 'No, not by a long shot'/

write up sth

• to tell about sth by writing it (often said about creating a finished document): /We had such a wonderful trip, I wanted to $\sim$ it up in my diary before I forogt a lot of details./ /We have to $\sim$ up the lab report for this chemistry experiment./

/Think Big, Start Small/

/A free-form language is one in which you can put spaces, tabs, and newlines anywhere you like - except where you can't./

get away with sth

• to avoid blame, punishment, or criticism for doing sth bad: /she cheated on the test and thought she could get away with it./

rave

• talk in a noisy, excited, or declamatory manner
• praise enthusiastically: /she $\sim$ed about that new restaurant/

/His resignation will take effect (is effective June 30./

/Change should not be feared, it is something to welcome. It is the key to keeping this important institution relevant and effective in the future and meeting the needs of the world's poor, and of humanity as a whole./

architect

• one who designs and supervises the construction of buildings or other large structures.
• one that plans or devises: /a country considered to be the chief $\sim$ of war in the Middle East./ /He was one of the leading $\sim$s of the 2003 invasiion of Iraq./

/He put his own interests before those of the institution. He has damaged the institution and continues to damage it every day that he remains as its president./

leave the door open

• to allow for the possibility of: /Let's leave the door open for future stylistic changes./

close/shut the door on

• to refuse to allow for the possibility of: /The secretary of state closed the door on future negotiations./

brain

• sb who has exceptional intellectual ability and originiality; genius, Einstein: /Mozart was a child $\sim$ / /He's smart but he's no Einstein/

/To be fair, the standard Unix commands cat and sort do have some additional functionality that these replacements lack, but you can't beat them for the price!/

/If they don't match up, it won't work correctly./

/But we say ``decimal'' here as a memory aid./

/Maybe you thought you could put a backslash in front of the percent sign. Nice try, but no./

/Pretty cool, huh? But not cool enough, because you can even combine them together./

/Pipelines are common in Unix because they let you build powerful, complex commands out of simple, standard building blocks. Each building block does one thing well, and it's your job to use them together in the right way./

/This could be a convenience to the user, or it could be a security hole./

/If it doesn't exist, it will be created in much the same way as if we had used one greater-than sign./

/If you know much about I/O systems, you'll know there's more to the story./

/Because of this, many Perl programs don't bother with close. But it's there if you want to be tidy, with one close for every open. In general, it's best to close each filehandle soon after you're done with it, though the end of the program often arrives soon enough./

/Let's step aside for a moment./

untimely

• occurring or done at an inappropriate time; inopportune
• occurring too soon; premature: /an $\sim$ death/

cook up sth

• to invent sth to produce a result you want (often means to invent sth dishonest or illegal): /Freddy $\sim$ed up a great story so that Jane wouldn't know she was on her way to a surprise party for her birthday./ /I'd like to find out who $\sim$ed this scheme up./

olden

• Of, relating to, or belonging to time long past; old or ancient: /In the $\sim$ days, .../

spring to life

• to suddenly become active: /I was standing on the golf course when the sprinkler system sprang to life without warning./
• to begin existing: /The company sprang to life in 1939 as a manufacturer of testing instruments./

/Here's the rule that Perl uses: the last one in wins. That is, the later items in the list overwrite any earlier ones./

/The my operator works only with entire variables and never with one element of an array or hash./

/But that power comes at a price./

sneak

• to go or move in a quiet, stealthy way: /Don't forget this detail because someday a newline will $\sim$ into your string./

/In the previous chapter, you visited the world of regular expressions. Now you'll see how that world fits into the world of Perl./

interior

• n. the internal portion or area.
• n. the internal affairs of a country or nation.
• n. a representation of the inside of a building or room, as in a photograph
• adj. of, relating to, or located on the inside; inner
• adj. of or relating to one's mental or spiritual being: /she thinks she has no soul, no $\sim$ life, but the truth is that she has no access to it./

cycle

• an interval of time during which a characteristic, often regularly repeated event or sequence of events occurs: /sunspots increase and decrease in intensity in an 11-year $\sim$ ./ /a year constitutes a $\sim$ of the seasons/ /the $\sim$ of birth, growth, and death/ /a $\sim$ of reprisal and retaliation/

round up sth

• to increase an amount to the next higher whole number: /All measurements have been $\sim$ed up and are not exact/

round up sb

• to gather people, animals, or things into one place: /Two dogs helped $\sim$ up the sheep./ /Time to $\sim$ everybody up! Dinner is ready!/

/Meanwhile, Iraqi soldiers and gunmen exchanged fire Wednesday in Baghdad's Sinak commercial district, a 30-minute clash that left four people dead and 18 others wounded. An Interior Ministry official said most of the casualties were civilians./

outcast

• n/adj. one that has been excluded from a society or system.

prejudge

• to judge beforehand without possessing adequate evidence

judge

• to form an opinion or evaluation: /I'm not juding/

memorize

• to commit to memory; learn by heart: /Have you $\sim$ed your lines for the play yet?/

commemorate

• to honor the memory of with a ceremony; observe: /Memorial Day $\sim$s US men and women who have died in military service to their country./ /In Memory of Our Honored Dead/

head count

• the act of counting people in a particular group
• the number of people counted in this way

/Insanity: doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results - Albert Einstein/

all hands on deck

• sth that you say when everyone's help is needed, esp. to do a lot of work in a short amount of time: /We've got to get all this cleared up before they arrive so it's all hands on deck./

down payment

• a partial payment made at the time of purchase, with the balance to be paid later. (used in the context of buying large expensive items like cars and houses)

confidant

• a person with whom one shares a secret or private matter, trusting them no to repeat it to others.

blow sb away

• kill sb using a firearm
• (be blown away) be extremely impressed: /I'm blown away by his new peom/

scrub

• to clean or wash sth by hard rubbing
• (slang) to cancel or abandon; drop: /We had to $\sim$ our plans for vacation/

give sb/sth the green light

• to give permission for sb to do sth or for sth to happen: /They've just been given the green light to build two new supermarkets in the region./ /She's waiting for her doctor to give her the green light to play in Saturday's game./

lemon

• an artifact (esp. an automobile) that is defective or unsatisfactory: /Their new car turned out to be a $\sim$ /

car dealership

• a business that sells new cars and/or used cars at the retail level, based on a dealership contract with an automaker or its sales subsidiary.

compact

• a small and economical car

midsize

• of intermediate size. Used esp. of motor vehicles, such as cars.

fullsize

• fullsize cars should feature an overall length of more than 5m

trade-in

• the net value of your vehicle credited toward the purchase or lease of another vehicle.

carfax

• an Internet website offering vehicle history infor. about used automobiles.

fishy

• inspiring doubt or suspicion: /There was sth $\sim$ about the accident./

insight

• the capacity to discern the true nature of a situation; penetration: /If you have any $\sim$s into how we can curb heavy page faults, please dial in/

/This meeting is in response to the email from Rakesh earlier today regarding the effort to get the 24 node cluster in RTP back into health. I suggest that you guys start meeting immediately to get us out of this mess./

off-limits

• not to be entered or frequented by a designated group: /a bar that is $\sim$ to military personnel./

bowels

• the intestine

laxative

• n/adj. stimulating evacuation of the bowels; a mild cathartic

make a fool of yourself

• to do sth which makes you seem stupid

over the counter (adj: over-the-counter)

• if a type of medicine is available over the counter, you can buy it without the permission of a doctor: /you can't buy antibiotics $\sim$ , - they're a prescription drug./

as clear as mud

• very difficult to understand (humorously explain that there was a problem): /His traffic directions were as clear as mud./

crisis /krai,sis/

• an unstable condition, as in political, social, or economic affairs, involving an impending abrupt or decisive change: /they went bankrupt during the economic $\sim$ /
• a sudden change in the course of a disease or fever, toward either improvement or deterioration: /after the $\sim$ the patient either dies or gets better/

unbecoming

• not according with the standards appropriate to one's position or condition: /It is $\sim$ for young men to utter maxims/

/A single death is a tragedy; a million deaths is a statistic - Joseph Stalin/

/You want sth? Go get it. Period./

/You do what you want, and fuck the rest./

spice sth up

• make more interesting or flavorful: /$\sim$ up the evening by inviting a belly dancer./

beer belly, beer gut, pot belly

• a physical human trait characterized by a horizontal overhang of fat above the waist, with little apparent fat on the rest of the body.

buff

• a person who is enthusiastically interested in and very knowledgeable about a particular subject: /a computer $\sim$ / /a movie $\sim$ /

flat

• (of a fee, wage, or price) the same in all cases, not varying with changed conditions or in particular cases: /a $30 $\sim$ fare/

flat rate

• a charge that is the same in all cases, not varying in proportion with sth: /a system of charging a flat rate per household/
• a rate of taxation that is not progressive, but remains at the same proportion on all amounts

/Life changes. So can your plan./

redeem

• compensate for the faults or bad aspects of sth: /a disappointing debate $\sim$ed only by an outstanding speech/ /the splendid views are the one $\sim$ing feature of the center./
• ($\sim$ oneself) do sth that compensates for poor past performance or behavior: /they $\sim$ed themselves in the playoffs by pushing the Detroit Red Wings to a seventh and deciding game./

on the hour

• at the time an hour begins: /Buses pull out every hour $\sim$ / /Every hour, on the hour, your log files will be trimmed to the last 1,000 lines to save space./

light bulb

• a glass bulb inserted into a lamp or a socket in a ceiling, that provides light by passing an electric current through a pocket of insert gas

in one piece

• not injured or damaged: /I'm glad the kids arrived home $\sim$ from school/

sponge

• sth absorbing liquid and are used for washing and cleaning

spongy

• like a sponge, esp. in being porous, compressible, elastic, or absorbent: /a soft, $\sim$ blanket of moss/

travel seasons: low season, shoulder season, high season, peak season

horrendous

• extremely unpleasant, horrifying, or terrible: /she suffered $\sim$ injuries/

mismatch

• a failure to correspond or match; a discrepancy: /a huge $\sim$ between supply and demand./

hole

• a small or unpleasant place: /she had wasted a whole lifetime in this $\sim$ of a town/
• an awkward situation: /get yourself out of a $\sim$ /

rain check

• a ticket given for later use when a sports event or other outdoor event is interrupted or postponed by rain.
• (take a rain check) said when politely refusing an offer, with the implication that one may accept it at a later date: /I can't make it tonight, but I'd like to take a rain check./

badminton

• a sport played by volleying a shuttlecock back and forth over a high narrow net by means of a light, long-handled racket.

drive

• to push, propel, or press onward forcibly; urge forward: /drove the horses into the corral/ /Thanks Lorri for your help in driving this./

/Half the money I spend on advertising is wasted; the trouble is I don't know which half./

veneer

• a thin surface layer, as of finely grained wood, glued to a base of inferior material
• a deceptive, superficial show; a facade: /a $\sim$ of friendliness/

/Hope is tomorrow's veneer over today's disappointment./

bark

• the harsh sound uttered by a dog
• the tough outer covering of the woody stems and roots of trees, shrubs, and other woody plants.
• a specific kind of bark used for a special purpose, as in tanning or medicine

/One slogan of Perl is that it makes easy things easy and hard things possible. Intermediate Perl is about making the leap from the easy things to the hard ones./

leave off sth

• to forget or omit sth: /All the names beginning with ``R'' were left off the list./

storyline

• the plot of a book or play or film

/It's easy to make a buck. It's a lot tougher to make a difference./

/I have a program which outperforms by a large margin when run on freebsd compared to linux./

tip off sb

• to give information to sb (often said about information given to the police or other authorities): /Rawson tipped off the Bennetts about this great place to have lunch in Old San Juan/ /Someone called the police to $\sim$ them off that the painting was in a locker at the bus station./

anecdotal

• based on casual observations or indications rather than rigorous or scientific analysis: /There are $\sim$ reports of children poisoned by hot dogs/

on the road

• travelling to different places (often used to describe travelling entertainers or sales representatives): /The band spends three months a year $\sim$ ./ /Busy professionals prefer email because they can work at home, at the office, or $\sim$ /

/But these are not what I think of when I think Unix programming. Unix is from its roots tied to C. It was written in C and C was developed to write the Unix OS, their historys are forever connected./

boost

• v. to raise or lift by pushing up from behind or below
• v. to increase; raise: /$\sim$ prices/ /efforts to $\sim$ participation in the program./
• n. a push upward or ahead
• n. an encouragement act or comment
• n. an increase: /a big $\sim$ in salary/

/''Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler.'' - Albert Einstein./

/No idea. I would expect this would have been settled out of court long before it hit the news if it has./

/More specifically,the C++ Standard Library is based on the STL published by SGI. Both include some features not found in the other./

/Modern C++ compilers are tuned to minimize any abstraction penalty arising from heavy use of the STL./

embody

• to give a bodily form to; incarnate
• represent or express sth abstract in tangible form: /This painting embodies the feelings of the Romantic period./ /By 1987 Stepanov had developed and published an Ada library for list processing which embodied the results of much of their research on generic programming./

/It would have been quite easy for the whole enterprise to spin out of control at this point, but again Stepanov and Lee met the challenge and produced a proposal that received final approval at the July 1994 ANSI/ISO committee meeting./

line

• the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money: /He's not in my $\sim$ of business/ /He was among the first to recognize the commercial potential and began exploring it as a $\sim$ of business for his company./

show stopper

• an act so striking or impressive that the show must be delayed until the audience quiets down
• sth that is strikingly attractive or has great popular appeal

/I'm not sure why tax dollars should go to reinventing the wheel here, but there is ample precedent for the government doing that./

on the front burner

• getting or needing immediate attention (often used with put): /We want to make sure that aid for Africa is $\sim$ / /The president has finally put this issue $\sim$ /

on the back burner

• not getting or needing immediate attention: /keep the project $\sim$ all summer./

/Nothing is maintaining itself. This is just an illusion that some serious project can evolve without expenses./

sling

• bandage to support an injured forearm
• a simple weapon consisting of a looped strap in which a projectile is whirled and then released
• (slings and arrows) unpleasant and negative attacks: /He was surprised by the $\sim$ directed at him by several economists/

sentiment

• a thought, view, or attitude, esp one based mainly on emotion instead of reason: /An anti-American $\sim$ swept through the country/ /There is a $\sim$ amongst some programmers that the only real value of C++ is, in fact, STL/

step up sth

• to make sth larger, faster, or more effective (also used in the form step it up): /Following the explosion the airport authorities stepped up security./ /The coach said that if we don't step it up in the second half we're in trouble./

sth up your sleeve

• sth secret you can use: /If this plan doesn't work out I've still got a few ideas up my sleeve/

have sth up your sleeve or have nothing up your sleeve

co-opt

• to take or assume for one's own use: /co-opted the criticism by embracing it/

rub

• a difficulty or obstacle: /The $\sim$ for extraterrestrial life on Europa is that the moon's surface is an icy wasteland/

(straight) from the horse's mouth

• if you get info. about sth from the horse's mouth, you get it from sb who is involved in it and knows a lot about it: /''Are you sure she's leaving?'' ``Definitely, I heard it straight from the horse's mouth./

/But there's much more to learn about Perl now than when that first book was written. This is the book that picks up where Learning Perl leaves off./

/You should read this book from front to back, stopping to do the exercises./

on your way

• leaving or away: /Give me a kiss and I'll be on my way./ /They stayed with us for a week and then went on their way./

/We've sent Fred, Barney, Betty, and Wilma home, though. A new cast of characters will take the starring roles./

/You might pick up deeper insight into these topics in this book, but we're going to presume you know the basics./

/Again, try not to peek the answers; you'll ruin the value of the exercise./

bell curve or bell-shaped curve

• the symmetrical curve of a normal distribution. Also called ``normal curve'': /Each exercise has a ``minutes to complete'' rating. We intend for this rating to hit the midpoint of the bell curve, but don't feel bad if you take significantly longer or shorter./

fall apart

• to stop working or fail completely: /He marriage fell apart after about ten years./
• to break into pieces: /Cook the tomatoes until they begin to fall apart/ /When the roof wasn't repaired, the building really began to fall apart/

set sb/sth apart (from sb/sth)

• to show sb/sth to be different or special: /He is the one in the big white hat and bow tie, which sets him apart from all the men in dark suits./

castaway

• a person who is rejected (from society or home)
• a shipwrecked person; shipwreck survivor

coconut: the fruit of the coconut palm

crank up sth

• to increase sth: /The volume was cranked up so high that he had to scream in order to talk to the woman next to him./

/Perl comes with many of the popular modules already./

/The idea took about a year to ferment, and Jarkko Hietaniemi established the Finnish FTP site as the CPAN mothership from which all other mirrors could draw their daily or hourly updates./

refactoring

• enhancing or improving the quality of code in a program. Refactoring doesn't alter the functionality of the software, but it makes it more maintainable for future changes.

/The bottom line is simply: Perl does the right thing. If we still have a reference to data, we still have the data./

bump

• to raise; boost: /$\sim$ up the price of gasoline/ /At the same time, Perl version number was $\sim$ed to 4./

/Spelling PERL in all caps is therefore considered a label of community outsiders./

/Indeed, Larry Wall claims that the name was intended to inspire many different expansions./

/falling hardware costs, rising labor costs. Many earlier programming languages, such as Fortran and C, were designed to make efficient use of expensive computer hardware. In contrast, Perl is designed to make efficient use of expensive computer programmers./

/Perl has many features that ease the programmer's task at the expense of greater CPU and memory requirements./

/Perl syntax reflects the idea that ``things that are different should look different./

/Because of the forgiving nature of the compiler, bugs can sometimes be hard to find./

/There's more than one way to do it./

acme

• the highest point, as of achievement or development; summit, peak, top

maritime

• relating to or involving ships or shipping or navigation or seamen: /$\sim$ charts/ /$\sim$ law/
• bordering on or living or characteristic of those near the sea: /a $\sim$ province/ /$\sim$ farmers/

sunscreen

• a preparation, often in the form of a cream or lotion, used to protect the skin from the damaging ultraviolet rays of the sun

life preserver

• rescue equipment consisting of a buoyant belt or jacket to keep a person from drowning

line up sth

• to organize or arrange for sth to be done (based on the literal meaning of line up = to form a line): /Lee had already lined up a good lawyer to handle this case./ /I'll try to $\sim$ sth up for Saturday - maybe we could go to the museum./

privisions

• a stock of necessary supplies, esp. food

staff

• a stick or cane carried as an aid in walking or climbing

wand

• a baton used by a magician or water diviner
• a ceremonial or emblematic staff

water diviner

• sb who detects, or attempts to detect, underground sources of water, usu. with a divining-rod

poof

• used to indicate a sudden vanishing: /The magician waved a wand, and $\sim$ ! The birds disappeared!/

/Don't waste your money and save trees. - used to say some book is really bad, since paper is made from trees./

/There is nothing inherently wrong with doing this./

data reduction

• the transformation of raw data into a more useful form.

marshalling

• the process of packing one or more items of data into a message buffer, prior to transmitting that message buffer over a communication channel. The packing process not only collects together values which may be stored in non-consective memory locations but also converts data of different types into a standard representation agreed with the recipient of the message.

/A famous computing maxim states that ``there is no problem so complex that it can't be solved with appropriate additional layers of indirection.'' Of course, with indirection comes obfuscation, so there's got to be a magic middle ground somewhere./

rifle

• a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore

trifle

• n. sth of little importance or value
• v. to deal with sth as if it were of little significance or value
• v. to play or toy with sth: /Don't $\sim$ with my affections/
• v. to waste (time or money)

/I'll also note it recommends that you start setup at least 15 minutes before tech talk start time, and arguably 1/2 hour ahead of time./

perforate

• to pierce or stamp with rows of holes, as those between postage stamps, to allow easy separation

perforation

• a small hole or row of holes punched in a sheet of paper, eg. of postage stamps, so that a part can be torn off easily

sleeve (record/album/cd sleeve)

• a protective paper or cardboard cover for a record.

flip

• the act of flipping a coin
• an acrobatic feat in which the feet roll over the head (either forward or backward) and return
• a dive in which the diver flips before entering the water

flap

• a piece of sth thin, such as cloth, paper, or metal, hinged or attached only on one side, that covers an opening or hangs down from sth: /the $\sim$ of the envelope/ /he pushed through the tent $\sim$ /

rip sb off

• (informal) cheat sth, esp. financially

/The resume you posted on the Web caught my eye recently, and your credentials mark you as sb who has the potential to excel as a Tutor for Good Grades Now/

keep sb posted

• keep sb informed of the latest developments or news: /Keep me posted with whatever you develop, I'm curious to see how it turns out./

slush

• partially melted snow or ice
• a drink made of flavored syrup poured over crushed ice

resolution

• a firm decision to do or not to do sth: /she kept her $\sim$ not to see Anne any more/ /a New Year's $\sim$ /

beat

• (informal) completely exhausted: /I'm dead $\sim$ ./

push-up

• an exercise in which a person lies facing the floor and, keeping their back straight, raises their body by pressing down on their hands

rollout

• the inauguration or initial public exhibition of a new product, service, or policy: /The manufacture's $\sim$ of the new jet is scheduled for next month./

everybody else

• /Everybody else is doing it, so why can't we?/ /I don't like chocolate cakes, I'm preparing them for everybody else./

pistol

• (also handgun) a small firearm intended to be used with one hand.

/I think it is good that books still exist, but they do make me sleepy./

/This raises an important point about Perforce: the server maintains an idea about the state of the client workspace, and relies upon a certain measure of cooperation on the part of the user to maintain it. In practice (in this writer's humble opinion), this proves to be a good design trade-off./

supersede

• to cause to be set aside, esp. to displace as inferior or antiquated; replace; supplant: /Smith superseded Miller as CEO after Miller left./

in and of iteself

• without considering anything else (sometimes used in the form ``in and of themselves''): /Any step we can take to end the conflict and save lives is important in and of itself./ /One thing to note is that KLDs is in and of itself LKMs/

the ins and outs

• the details or facts about sth: /I thoroughly enjoy learning the ins and outs of the technology without having someone sell it to me./

on sb's radar (screen)

• among the things being considered by sb: /The problem of trash disposal is on everyone's radar screen right now./
• (often used with words like not, off, and under to mean that sth is not considered: /The disease is sometimes not even on a doctor's radar screen./

upstream (downstream, upriver, downriver)

• adv. in, at, or toward the source of a stream: /paddling $\sim$ /
• adj. in a direction opposite to that of a stream's current: /$\sim$ traffic/
• adj. (business) closer to the point of production or manufacture than to the point of sale

It's raining cats and dogs

• sth that you say when it is raining very heavily

It never rains but it pours

• sth that you say which means that when one bad thing happens, a lot of other bad things also happen, making the situation even worse: /First of all it was the car breaking down, then the fire in the kitchen and now Mike's accident. It never rains but it pours!/

hipster

• one who is exceptionally aware of or interested in the lastest trends and tastes, esp. a devotee of modern jazz

/We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful what we pretend to be./

bloody

• used as an intensive; extremely: /you are $\sim$ right./

operations

• the headquaters or center from which a military action, flight into and out of an airfield, or other activities are controlled.
• the division of an organization that carries out the major planning and operating functions

flux

• constant or frequent change; fluctuation: /The newness and $\sim$ of the computer industry has meant many opportunities for women and minorities./ /''Perl 6 Essentials'' is the first book that offers a peek into the development of the new Perl language while it's still in $\sim$ /

/An author is a fool who, not content with boring those he lives with, insists on boring future generations./

hut (pizza hut)

• a crude or makeshift dwelling or shelter; shack
• a temporary structure for sheltering troops

makeshift

• a temporary or expedient substitute for sth else (when other means fail or are not available): /used a rock as a $\sim$ hammer/ /crossed the river on $\sim$ bridges/

spinoff

• sth, such a product, that is derived from sth larger and more or less unrelated; a byproduct

leading/trailing: /a $\sim$ semicolon/

get past sth

• /Anyone manage to get past the music? Is Rob using a different number for the people he likes better than me?/ /My friend is so lame at video games, he can't even get past the first level of Super Mario Bros!/

smoke test

• a test of new or repaired equipment by turning it on. If it smokes... guess what... it doesn't work! The term also refers to testing newly developed software or revised software for the first time to see if the program works at all. (Not the most sophisticated way to tell if sth is working properly, but it's a sure guarantee that it isn't)

air

• to be broadcast on TV or radio: /It debuted on August 23, 1998 and its final episode $\sim$ed May 18, 2006/

launching pad

• a platform from which rockets or space craft are launched: /''That '70s Show'' proved to be a $\sim$ for the film careers of all of its young stars, unknown at the time they were hired./

shrink wrap

• a material made up of polymer plastic film. When heat is applied to this material it shrinks tightly over whatever it was covering. Commonly used as an overwrap on many types of packaging: CDs, DVDs, cartons, books, beverage cans, etc.

brainchild

• an original idea or plan attributed to a person or group: /After years of work his $\sim$ was a tangible reality/

venom

• a poisonous secretion of an animal, such as a snake, spider, or scorpion, usu. transmitted by a bite or sting

feature film

• the principal (full-length) film in a program at a movie theater

guardian

• (law) one who is legally responsible for the care and management of the person or property of an incompetent or a minor

easy on the eye(s)

• to have an attractive appearance: /It's not a painting which is easy on the eye, but it attracts your attention for other reasons./

dream up sth

• to invent or imagin sth: /She's dreamed up a great new way to waste time/

think up sth

• to invent sth: /She used to $\sim$ up funny things just to make him laugh./

up to

• able to do or deal with: /didn't feel up to a long drive/ /it's still up to the task/

drill down

• to move from summary info to the detailed data that created it.

off hour(s)

• a period of time during which motor vehicular and pedestrian traffic is light

truant

• one who is absent without permission, esp. from school
• one who shirks work or duty

cut

• n. an unexcused absence, as from school or a class
• v. intentionally fail to attend: /I'm $\sim$ing class/

blast

• a highly exciting or pleasurable experience or event, such as a big party

not half bad: almost good

foreplay

• sexual stimulation preceding intercourse

foreskin

• a fold of skin covering the tip of the penis

middle age

• the time of human life between youth and old age, usu reckoned as the years between 40 and 60.

/Middle age is when your broad mind and narrow waist begin to change places/

hard core

• the most dedicated, unfailingly loyal faction of a group or organization: /the $\sim$ of the separatist movement/

carry on

• to continue to do or be involved in sth: /Dianne is carrying on the family tradition by becoming a lawyer/ /It's hard to $\sim$ on a business and take care of a small child at the same time./

frown on sth

• to disapprove sth: /You can wear jeans, but I think the restaurant $\sim$s on shorts and sneakers./

cough up sth

• to allow an opponent to take the lead in a competition: /Sele got a 3-0 lead in the second inning but then $\sim$ed it up in the third./
• to pay money unwillingly: /I had to $\sim$ up $35 for administration fees/

serving

• an indivdual portion or helping of food or drink

crouch

• to press the entire body close to the ground with the limbs bent: /$\sim$ing tiger hidden dragon/

squat

• to crouch down, as an animal does
• to settle on unoccupied land without legal claim
• to occupy a given piece of public land in order to acquire title to it

bells and whistles

• nonessential features or enhancements intended esp to add commercial appeal

salient

• projecting or jutting beyond a line or surface; protruding
• having a quality that thrusts itself into attention; prominent, outstanding, striking, spectacular

bite

• to cause to sting or be painful: /This bites me at least once per year, this time while writing this tutorial./

fire up

• arouse or excite feelings and passions: /The ostentatious way of living of the rich ignites the hatred of the poor./

in no time

• very quickly: /I pulled my blanket around me and $\sim$ was fast asleep/

fast/sound asleep : sleep tight

• sleeping deeply: /It would be cruel to wake him; he's $\sim$ ./

in a double bind

• a situation in which you can't succeed because whatever you decide to do, there will be bad results: /Women find themselves $\sim$ . If they stay at home with their kids they're regarded as non-achievers and it they go out to work, people say they're neglecting their family./

in a bind

• forced to deal with a difficult situation: /Ashworth felt he was in a bind, with two completely different sets of directions he was supposed to follow./

get by

• to succeed at a level or minimal acceptibility or with the minimal amount of effort: /Yes, well, the fact is you need to use MS Outlook to $\sim$ in this company. It isn't pretty, but those are the facts. There's no use in trying to get them to change./

not give a damn

• to not be interested in or worried about sth or sb: /He can think what he likes. I don't give a damn./ /Most companies don't give a $\sim$ about the environment./ /I've made my decision and I don't give a $\sim$ what they think./

/This node contains a description of the where and how to learn Perl. The where concerns the materials: books, magazine, and websites. The how concerns the way to learn Perl/

/Once you have the basic tools, the only limit is your imagination./

siding

• a short stretch of railroad track used to store rolling stock or enable trains on the same line to pass

sidetrack

• to deviate from a main issue or course: /I was $\sim$ed from my work by an unexpected visitor./

third rail

• the rail that supplies the high voltage to power a train on an electric railway

blade

• the flat cutting part of a sharpened weapon or tool

replica

• a copy or reproduction of a work of art, esp. one made by the original artist

custody

• the act or right of guarding, esp. such a right granted by a court: /an adult who was given $\sim$ of the child./
• the state of being detained or held under guard, esp. by the police: /took the robbery suspect into $\sim$ ./

pop up

• to appear suddenly: /After World War II, pizzerias popped up every city in the nation./ /He suddenly popped up out of nowhere./

disgruntle

• to make ill-humored or discontented: /they were a very $\sim$ed crew/ /If not actually $\sim$ed , he was far from being gruntled/

stand still

• remain in place; hold still; remain fixed or immobile: /Traffic stood still when the funeral procession passed by/ /, but customers expectations do not $\sim$ /

bread crumbs

• a small piece of dry or fried bread, often seasoned, that is used to add texture and flavor to salads, notably the Caesar salad, and in soups
• a description of the trail you took to get where you are. Breadcrumbs are common on websites to help you navigate the site, like ``Products$\to$Monitors$\to$Flat Panel''.

N.B.

• a Latin phrase used to indicate that special attention should be paid to sth

outrage

• a feeling of righteous anger

stopover

• a place visited briefly in the course of a journey

brand

• to accuse or condemn openly or formally or brand as disgraceful: /Sony has been $\sim$ed irresponsible for using the Manchester Cathedral in a violent video game./

/He said Sony's product undermined the important work the church did and created an image the church did not want to be connected with./

take action over sth

• to do sth: /Travelers want to the airlines to $\sim$ action to make flying safer and more comfortable./
• to begin legal activity against sb: /Today, the environmental group took action in federal court against the mining companies./

take a bite out of sth

• to reduce sth (often used about money): /Work is taking a bite out of his free time./ /Rising energy costs would take a bite out of people's wallets./

outlandish

• conspicuously unconventional; bizarre:

/The most savage controversies are those about matters as to which there is no good evidence either way./

on the market

• available for buying: /Many kinds of seasonal flowers are $\sim$ /

in the market

• interested in buying: /We are $\sim$ for a used car./

shut sb out (of sth)

• to prevent a competitor from scoring any points: /The Braves $\sim$ out the Dodgers today, 7:0/
• to prevent sb from being a part of sth: /She $\sim$ him out of her world and had nothing to do with him./ /Movies like his are so unusual that they're basically $\sim$ out of consideration for an Oscar./

/The New York Times said the action demonstrates that nearly a decade after the U.S. government began its landmark effort to break up Microsoft, the Bush administration has changed course by defending the company against accusations of anti-competitive conduct./

/He said they have already made modifications to Vista in response to concerns raised by Google and other companies./

overmatch

• a contest in which one opponent is distinctly superior: /If there's one word that best describes the Cleveland Cavaliers right now, it would probably be ``overmatched''./

stack up against/to

• to compare with sth else: /We wondered how London restaurants $\sim$ed up against Atlanta's./ /the elite teams of the Eastern Conference simply don't $\sim$ up to those in the West./

/Nonetheless, we've seen in the past three Finals how the tides can shift once the series movies back East. The Eastern team has won eight of the last nine games on its home court over the past three years, with the one setback being San Antonio's Game 5 overtime win over Detroit in 2005./

shoddy

• made of or containing inferior material

OOTO: out of the office

like mad

• if sth hurts like mad it hurts very much, and if you do sth like mad you do it very quickly and with a lot of force: /This cut stings $\sim$ ./ /I braked $\sim$ but couldn't stop in time and hit the car in front./

figure = digit

• one of the elements that collectively form a system of numbers, like 0..9

six figure income

• a term to describe individuals or households whose income exceeds one hundred thousand dollars a year.

catch up on sth

• to do whatever you haven't had time to do: /I have to $\sim$ up on my reading./ /I'm at home this morning trying to get caught up on a few work deliverables that I'm behind on./

free throw = foul throw (aka penalty free throw, charity shot/throw)

• an unobstructed shot from the foul line awarded to a fouled player and scored as one point if successful.

seal

• to establish or determine irrevocably: /Our fate was $\sim$ed / /Ginobili's three free throws in the last 10 seconds $\sim$ed a 75-72 victory agains the Cleveland Cavaliers that gives the San Antonio Spurs a 3-0 lead in the NBA finals./

/We loaned them out to the AD group, so check with Arkady before powering them down./

keep sb/sth at bay

• to prevent sb/sth unpleasant from coming too near you or harming you: /If we can keep the rabbits at bay, we should have a good crop of vegetables in the garden./ /For me, overeating is way of keeping my feelings at bay./

/Dell is honored to play a leading role in making Linux more widely available to everyone./

/We don't have to code with future releases of BSD in mind. We'll address porting issues when we move forward./

shake up sth

• to cause big changes in a situation or organization: /The company announced that it would $\sim$ up top management and cut 1,000 jobs./ /Every new boss likes to $\sim$ things up a bit when they take over./

/The 28th annual Cambridge River Festival is back to kick-off the summer season with you./

(come) rain or shine

• whatever the weather is: /he runs every morning, rain or shine./
• if you say you will do sth come rain or shine, you mean you will do it whatever happens: /Come rain or shine, I'll be there, I promise./

spot

• a short presentation or commercial on TV or radio between major programs: /a news $\sim$ / /Jeff was chosen for a $\sim$ in Google Summer Code./

host (antonym: guest)

• a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
• an animal or plant that nourishes and supports a parasite
• a person who acts as host at formal occassions (make an introdutory speech and introduces other speakers)
• any organization that provides resources and facilities for a function or event: /Atlanta was chosen to be the host for the Olympic Games./
• (medicine) recipient of transplanted tisse or organ from a donor
• the owner or manager of an inn
• a computer that provides client stations with access to files and printers as shared resources to a computer network

turnover

• (in a game) a loss of possession of the ball to the opposing team

throwaway

• denoting or relating to products that are intended to be discarded after being used once or a few times: /a $\sim$ camera/ /we live in a $\sim$ society/

bootleg

• make, distribute, or sell (illicit goods, esp. liquor, computer software, or recordings) illegally: /domestic bootlegging was almost impossible to control/ /bootlegged videos/

get on like a house on fire

• if two people get on like a house on fire, they like each other very much and become friends very quickly: /I was worried that they wouldn't like each other, but in fact they're getting on like a house on fire./

knock off (sth)

• to stop work for a time: /When do you $\sim$ off for the day? We $\sim$ed off work at six o'clock./

title

• (sports) a championship

stretch

• an unbroken period of time during which you do sth: /Daneil Gibson followed with a driving layup for a 63-60 edge, concluding an 11-0 $\sim$ to start the fourth quarter./

straight

• uninterrupted; consecutive: /sick for five $\sim$ days/ /their fourth $\sim$ victory/ /score 25 $\sim$ points in a playoff game./

commissioner

• a governmental official in charge of a department
• (sports) an official selected by an athletic association or league to exercise administrative or regulatory powers over it: /the NBA $\sim$ /

Flattery will get you nowhere

• sth that you say to sb in order to tell them that their praise will not persude you to do anything that you don't want to do: /Well, I'm glad you liked the meal, but flattery will get you nowhere!/

/It is possible to be below flattery as well as above it./

give or take

• approximately the amount mentioned: /The length of my house from front to back is 100 feet, $\sim$ / /The army spent two billion dollars, $\sim$ a few million, to develop the new fighter plane./

/70F is the recommended living room temperature, whereas 64F for bedroom temperature./

oral

• spoken rather than written
• of or relating to the mouth: /$\sim$ surgery/
• used in or taken through the mouth: /an $\sim$ thermometer/ /an $\sim$ vaccine/ /an $\sim$ measure (like for measuring body temperature)/

draw

• elicit responses, such as objections, criticism, applause, etc: /The President's comments drew sharp criticism from the Republicans./ /The comedian drew a lot of laughter./

rookie

• an untrained or inexperienced recruit, as in the army or police
• an inexperienced person; a noivce
• a first-year player, esp. in a professional sport

three-peat

• a portmanteau of the words three and repeat, which refers to winning a third championship in a row.

say

• n. the right or power to influence or make a decision: /Citizens have a $\sim$ in the councils of government./ /All I want is some $\sim$ in the matter./ /My father always has the last $\sim$ ./

hold

• maintain (a telephone connection) until the person one has telephoned is free to speak: /please $\sim$ , and I'll see if he's available/ /will you $\sim$ ?/ /You have a phone $\sim$ing /

pushover

• a person who is easy to overcome or influence: /Colonel Moore was benevolent but no $\sim$ /
• a thing that is very done: /this is going to be a $\sim$ ./

crack up or crack sb up

• burst or cause to burst into laughter: /The joke $\sim$ed me up./

go a long way

• used to indicate how many people, a supply of food, money, or another resource is sufficient for or how much can be achieved using it: /The sale will $\sim$ toward easing the huge debt burden./ /a little luck can $\sim$ ./ /a smile goes a long way./

over the line

• beyond what is accepted (often used with step): /After visiting a number of bars, a handful of navy pilots went completely $\sim$ and were picked up by police./ /Mister, you stepped $\sim$ by saying that./

/Shop day or night with your Sears card at Sears.com./

/No annual fee - you pay nothing extra to carry your card./

to boot

• as well; in addition: /images that are precise, revealing, and often beautiful $\sim$ ./

back order

• an item or order that is presently not in stock, but is being re-ordered and will be available at a later time.

concerned

• interested and involved (as far as sth is concerned, where sth is concerned): /sent a memo to those $\sim$ /
• anxious; troubled: /the $\sim$ parents of youthful offenders/

one thing leads to another

• a series of events happen, each one caused by the previous one: /I only asked him in for a coffee, but one thing led to another and we ended up in bed together./ /People don't ususally decide to become spies. They agree to do someone a favor and one thing leads to another./

at a loss

• unable to know how to act or what to do: /He felt totally $\sim$ about how to proceed with the making of a dictionary./

crack down on sb/sth

• to take strong action to stop sth bad from continuing: /The university is taking steps to $\sim$ down on underage drinking on campus./ /Countries that used to ignore terrorist groups in their midst are starting to $\sim$ down./

pool table

• a six-pocket billiards table on which pool is played

assist

• a pass, as in basketball or ice hockey, that enables the receiver to score a goal

go figure

• I don't understand this (used after making a statement to show that you think the situation you described is silly): /The paint was really good, so they stopped making it - go figure, right?/ /A bus station is where a bus stops. On my desk I have a work station. Go figure./

/An APi is only as useful as its documentation./

a couch potato

• a person who doesn't like physical activity and prefers to sit down, usually to watch TV: /The remote control TV was invented for couch potatoes./

clueless

• totally uninformed about what is going on; not having even a clue from which to infer what is occurring: /I was $\sim$ for a while./

Yay

• used as an exclamation of pleasure, approval, elation, or victory

crack

• an attempt or try: /gave him a $\sim$ at the job/ /took a $\sim$ at photography/

countenance

• n. appearance, esp. the expression of the face: /The question left him with a puzzled $\sim$ ./ /WFH, unless my pleasant $\sim$ is urgently needed./
• the face or facial features.
• a look or expression indicative of encouragement or of moral support

push

• a vigorouos or insistent effort toward an end; a drive: /a $\sim$ to democracy/

/For us to continue our push to achieve $6B and beyond in a very short time, we must get increasing returns from outside North America./

/expand our worldwide presence and footprint/

look to sb/sth for sth

• to expect sb/sth to provide info or help: /They look to us for answers, but we have none./ /Given the growth in APAC, I $\sim$ to him to provide the same leadership there./

finish

• sth that completes, concludes, or perfects: /Let's have a strong $\sim$ to Q1./

visionary

• a person with unusual powers of foresight; illusionist: /The $\sim$ lies to himself, the liar only to others./

leech

• carnivorous or bloodsucking aquatic or terrestrial worms typically having a sucker at each end
• one that preys on or clings to another; a parasite
• to drain the essence or exhaust the resources of

/What's the difference between a leech and a laywer? The leech stops sucking you dry after you're dead./

take the liberty of doing sth

• to do sth that will have an effect on sb else without asking their permission: /I took the $\sim$ of reserving us two seats at the conference. I hope that's all right by you./ (usu. in past tenses)

take back sth

• to get control over sth you controlled earlier: /Once we give them up to the government, we will never be able to $\sim$ those rights back./
• to say that sth you said was wrong: /I $\sim$ it back - this is a darn good car./ /She wanted to $\sim$ back her words - it wasn't easy to learn Chinese./

ETA

• (abbr.) estimated time of arrival, in particular the time at which an aircraft or ship is expected to arrive at its destination

catfish

• flesh of scaleless food fish of the sourthern US; often farmed

blow up

• to become suddenly very angry: /He may $\sim$ when he finds out how much money I spent./

blow up sth

• to make sth larger: /Could you $\sim$ this picture up to 8 by 10?/

on your own hook

• if you do sth on your own hook, you do it without anyone else telling you or asking you to do it: /Barbara took up painting on her own hook and developed into a talented artist./

open the floodgates

• to make it possible for sth to happen (usu used to describe activities that had been difficult or illegal but which are now easier or allowed and expected to be done by many): /If they win their case it could $\sim$ to others with similar compensation claims./

round table

• a meeting of peers for discussion and exchange of views: /a $\sim$ on the future of computing/
• the legendary circular table for King Arthur and his knights

sunburn, sunburned/sunburnt

stupor (to be stunned)

• a state of reduced or suspended sensibility
• a state of mental numbness, as that resulting from shock

/The secret of being a bore is to tell everything./

fold

• to discontinue operating; close: /They had to $\sim$ the company a year after they started it./

up on sth = keep abreast of sth

• being up to particular standard or level esp. in being up to date in knowledge: /I'm not up on tax law./

shake sth off

• successfully deal with or recover from an illness or injury: /she has shaken off a virus./

shake sb off

• get away from sb by shaking their grip loose
• manage to evade or outmaneuver sb who is following or pestering one: /he thought he had shaken off his pursuer./
• (in sports, esp a race) outdistance another competitor: /in the final lap she looked as though she had shaken off the Dutch girl./

wack

• adj. bad; inferior: /a $\sim$ radio station/
• n. a crazy or eccentric person
• n. worthless or stupid ideas, work, or talk; rubbish: /this track is a load of $\sim$ ./

steal sb's thunder

• win praise for oneself by preempting sb else's attempt to impress

pastor

• a minister in charge of a Christian church or congregation.

leftie = lefty

• a left-handed person

boss sb around

• to tell sb what to do: /States and communities have complained that they are being bossed around by Washington./

topless

• (of a woman or a woman's item of clothing) having or leaving the breasts uncovered: /a $\sim$ dancer/ /a $\sim$ swimsuit/
• (of a place such as a bar or beach) where there are women wearing such clothes: /where's the nearest $\sim$ beach?/

stitch

• a single complete movement of a threaded needle in sewing or surgical suturing: /I myself am made entirely of flaws, $\sim$ed together with good intentions./

hot spot

• a place where people go for exciting entertainment like dancing: /The club is one of the city's premiere hot spots./
• a dangerous place where there may be a war or other violent events: /I spent my career reporting from the world's hot spots./

/Your outward beauty might fade with age, but an inward beauty is everlasting./

/We're only a few days away from making 2 more Newletter Subscribers into HAPPY winners./

risible

• given to laughter, likely to laugh
• related to laughter
• eliciting laughter, laughable, funny: /Human beings are the only species capable of laughter./ /Everyone loves that $\sim$ Irish darling. She keeps everyone in stitches./ /$\sim$ foreigners must enjoy the antics of the US Congress/

have sb in stitches

• to make sb laught so much that it is difficult to control yourself: /The movie will keep you in $\sim$ from the beginning to end./

/Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and it may be necessary from time to time to give a stupid or misinformed beholder a black eye./

a black eye

• a bruised discoloration of the flesh surrounding the eye, often resulting from a blow
• a dishonored reputation; a bad name: /his behavior gave the whole family a black eye./

up a tree

• in a difficult situation: /If the insurance company won't pay for the damage, I'll be up a tree./

decent

• enough to meet a purpose: /an $\sim$ income/ /on a $\sim$ server/

armrest

• a support for the arm, as on a piece of furniture or within a motor vehicle

OBO = or best offer

• an abbr. used to mean that a price is negotiable: /$1000 OBO/

weigh in

• to offer an opinion in a discussion or argument: /Mr. Pierce $\sim$ed in with a warning that many companies would not be able to meet the deadline./ /One angry woman $\sim$ed in to remind us that a lot of what we'd read was not true./

/As an aside, for the filer virtualization project, .../

sunroof = moonroof

• an opening in an automobile roof (may be either fixed or operable)

mass-produced

• produced in quantity often by assembly-line techniques

bridge/rest

• a long stick with a notched plate at one end, used to steady the cue in billiards

rack

• a triangular frame for arranging billiard or pool balls at the start of a game

buy american

• buy cars made by american makers

appraisal

• the act or an instance of appraising

KBB = kelley blue book

• the US's largest appraiser of automobiles: /The KBB value of the car is $4,400 but the price is negotiable./

apposite

• strikingly appropriate, applicable, or fitting: /an $\sim$ quotation/ /the observations are $\sim$ to the discussion/ /Yes, but do you think that, 'I just loved your sister to death,' was the $\sim$ phrase to use at her funeral?/

take sides on sb/sth

• support one person or cause against another or others in a dispute, conflict, or contest: /I don't want to $\sim$ sides in this matter./

bombard

• attack (a place or person) continuously with bombs, shells, or other missiles: /the city was $\sim$ed by federal forces/ /supporters $\sim$ed police with bottles./

phase

• a distinct period or stage in a process of change or forming part of sth's development: /It's just a $\sim$ /

/What about us?/ /What time is it?/

/run (=operate) a show/ /run a business/

/as healthy as a horse/ /sleeping beauty/

hotshot

• an important or exceptionally able person: /these three $\sim$s decide what's what at the firm./

head start

• advantage gained by an early start as in a race: /with an hour's $\sim$ he will be hard to catch./

/You can't live in fear/

/I can smell your fear/

/You got a problem with that?/

/the end of the days = the end of the world/

/bury sb/

touchdown

• the moment at which an aircraft's wheels or part of a spacecraft make contact with the ground during landing: /two hours until $\sim$ /

field goal

• (football) a goal scored by a placekick, scoring three points
• (basketball) a basket scored while the clock is running and the ball is in play (different from ``free throw'')

sign

• an object, quality, or event whose presence or occurrence indicates the probable presence or occurrence of sth else: /flowers are often given as a $\sim$ of affection/ /the stores are full, which is a $\sim$ that the recession is past its worst./
• sth regarded as an indication or evidence of what is happening or going to happen

/Where's your head? = listen to me, pay attention/

/stay away from me/

cash in on sth

• take advantage of or exploit (a situation): /the breweries were cashing in on the rediscovered taste for real ales./ /Companies developing this technology are not necessarily cashing in./

/It doesn't work like that./

/on scene = on the real site of what's going on (news)/

life = elevator

tank

• a cell in a police station or jail

piss off

• (usu in imperative) go away (usu. used to angrily dismiss sb): /Piss off, Chris, and stop flooding my email with garbage!/

piss sb off

• annoy sb; make sb angry: /You gotta stop pissing me off./

carnival

• a period of public revelry at a regular time each year, typically during the week before Lent in Roman Catholic countries, involving processions, music, dancing, and the use of masquerade: /the culmination of the week-long $\sim$ /

far-out

• (often as exclaim) excellent: /It's really $\sim$ !/

/give me a price = what's the deal?/

stick around

• remain in or near a place: /I'd like to $\sim$ around and watch the game./

hard feelings

• (usu with negative) feelings of resentment: /there are no $\sim$ , and we wish him well./

screenplay

• the script of a movie, including acting instructions and scene directions

hide and seek

• a play of children, in which some hide themselves, and others seek them

flat facts

/You're in bad trouble./

be one of a kind

• to be the only one of a particular type of thing or person: /As a female engineer who began her career in the 1940s, she was one of a kind./

/You rock my world./

busk (busker, busking)

• to play music or entertain on the street for money: /I have no idea donny $\sim$ed as a mime during lunch hour, or I would bring him sandwiches in the public interest./ /Harry $\sim$ed his way across Europe and returned home with enough money left over to start his own nightclub./