a gauze pad used to absorb blood and other liquids, as in surgery

dare to do or say sth. that may be considered daring

take possession of sth. officially or unfairly

powerfully attractive or charming

nearness in space, time, or relationship

the state of developing or being developed so as to make possible international influence or operation

a world in which sb. can do anything or go anywhere that he or she wants to

neither small or large but between the two; clearly within the limits of a range of possibilities

the action of making sb. understand sth. or freeing them from false beliefs

Don't bother your boss with such unimportant matters

Expertly he zigzagged his way across the grassland.

A Truly gratifying friendship is based on many long harmonious talks

What you said at the conference was misleading

a sheet of metal can be shaken to simulate thunder