to spend time (on doing something)
elucidation; explication; explaining; unravelling; clarification; understanding
of unknown nationality (of a vessel, plane, etc.); unidentified
getting closer; drawing nearer; being not much different; being near (age, skill, etc.); becoming close (i.e. friendly); becoming intimate
to obtain; to get; to procure; to win; to secure
ulterior motive; plot; scheme; complicated circumstances; intricacies
unfortunately; regrettably
it seems that ...; it appears that ...; is like ...; is similar to ...
strange; weird; wonder; mystery; cleverness; adroitness
to be stubborn; to be obstinate; to be perverse; to not give in
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
to have come; to be here; to be popular; to be fashionable; to be angry; to have blown one's lid
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
to break; to be smashed; to split; to crack; to be divided (opinion, vote, etc.); to split (e.g. of a party); to come to light
sound; noise; (musical) note; fame
more than usual (usu. time)
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
headquarters; head office; main office
return (home); repatriation; feedback (in an electronic circuit, biological system, etc.)
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger
peace of mind; relief; (sense of) security; safety; assurance; confidence
extraordinary; preposterous; outrageous; absurd
to rescue (someone); to save; to help (out of a difficulty); to save (spiritually); to redeem (from sin); to deliver (from suffering, distress, etc.)
certainly; of course; even if; no matter (who, what, when, where, why, how); without even; without so much as; at the (least, earliest, etc.)
strange; unfamiliar; mysterious; suspicious
red-banded sand wasp; deer
to affect a stylish air; to try to look good; to show off
woman; female; feminine gender
suddenly; all of a sudden; unexpectedly
to discuss; to talk together
not understanding; not knowing
the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
for example; for instance; e.g.
next; following; subsequent; stage; station
(some) more; even more; longer; further
good(-tasting); nice; delicious; attractive (offer, opportunity, etc.); appealing; convenient
private affairs; personal matter
by myself; in person; by oneself
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with (skillfully); handling (well); managing