英和和英

razor-sharp definition

an all-embracing definition

surpass description

a precise definition

strained explanation

an obscure explanation

define a concept loosely

a specification

define clearly

the descriptive variable

naming explicitly

a developmental definition

an elliptical construction

a clean‐cut explanation

excel in description

a description

marginal notes

an undefined term

to cancel an order―annul an order―countermand an order

to cancel an order―annul an order

a sentence (in the indicative mood) that makes a declaration

take back what one has said

to withdraw one's expression―retract one's words―recant one's words―take back one's words

to omit words and phrases

Crack a code

withdraw one's resignation

to tender one's resignation―give in one's papers

to punctuate a sentence

to take decisive measures―take drastic measures

to decline an order