to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
condition; state; health; state (of health); way; manner
to tease; to irritate; to tantalize; to keep (someone) in suspense
ridiculous; stupid; laughable
wholesale delegation; hundred-percent subcontracting; leaving all the decision-making to somebody else
soon; before long; shortly; close (by); near; nearby
to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)
make no progress; remain unsettled
black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator
entry (on stage); appearance (on screen); entrance; introduction (into a market)
accompanying; being accompanied by; going with
to accept somebody's challenge; to take up the gauntlet
in three days' time; two days after tomorrow
(face) mask; (facial) features; looks; mask (e.g. for circuit etching)
germ; germs; bacteria; something harmful; vermin
standing; reserve; always having ready
to be infected; to be contagious
to smoke; to breathe in; to suck; to sip; to absorb; to soak up
bad-feeling; disagreeable; unpleasant; revolting; gross; disgusting
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
to vomit; to throw up; to emit; to send forth; to give (an opinion); to make (a comment)
none of your business!; don't bother me!; keep out of it!
district; section; sector
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
poor (at); weak (in); not very good (at); not one's cup of tea; not one's favorite
no, not like that (but like this)
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently
notice; notification; permission; consent; rejection; refusal
letter; missive; note; mail