Vocabulary

pointing device (e.g. laser pen)

exponential function

exponent portion; characteristic (e.g. in floating-point representation)

criticism; blame; rejection; disdain; contempt

ticket (reserved seat)

reserved seat

leadership

title match

wanted criminal

finger language; signing; sign language

support; stay; prop

supporter; backer

support group

supporter; adherent; proponent; backer

branch line

detached force; detachment

branch store network

fulcrum

governor; leader; ruler

spur; feed; branch

incoherent; inconsistent; illogical; disorderly; confused; nonsensical

thus; in this way

alms

manuring; fertilization; fertilisation

free medical treatment; gratuitous treatment

the lion's share; the cream

to relish; to show a liking for

skilfully; skillfully; well; aptly; cleverly

to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations

good flavor (flavour); good taste; deliciousness

weeping willow (Salix babylonica)

pruning

cleft grafting

branch road; byroad; side street

unimportant details; inessentials

unavoidably; inevitably; necessarily; reluctantly; against one's will

finishing blow; coup de grâce

hemostatic agent (haemostatic); styptic

lodging; putting up

as lifeless as cold ashes