passage (of time); elapsing; progress; development; transit
post; official position; managerial position; executive position
top and bottom; high and low; going up and down; rising and falling; going and coming back; upper and lower classes; ruler and ruled
perhaps; possibly; maybe; if; in case; in the event that
to correct; to rectify; to reform; to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.); to adjust
to keep one's mouth shut; to refuse to talk
to get to know each other; to make acquaintance
to make; to manufacture; to build; to construct; to prepare; to get ready; to dress (oneself in)
disastrous; tragic; miserable; wretched; pitiful; woeful
to exchange (messages, thoughts, etc.); to communicate
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
to fire (gun, arrow, questions, etc.); to shoot; to set free; to release; to emit (e.g. light); to give off (e.g. a scent)
bombshell announcement; bombshell statement
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)
smoky; awkward; uncomfortable; ill at ease
to shrug (shoulders); to duck (head); to draw back (body)
to stick out one's tongue; to ridicule someone (behind their back); to laugh at someone
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
setback; failure (e.g. plans, business); frustration; discouragement
lingering attachment; lingering affection; regret; reluctance; ruefulness
bosom (buddy); trusted (friend)
in terms of one's personality; personal; character (flaw, etc.)
companion; fellow; group; company; member of the same category (family, class)
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
overly familiar; overfamiliar; too friendly; too free; cheeky
authorization; authorisation; acknowledgment; acknowledgement; certification; recognition
long (time); protracted; prolonged
ranking; toplist (e.g. of WWW sites)
ancient city; former capital
wolf (Canis lupus); wolf in sheep's clothing; womanizer
electric shock; blitz; lightning attack; sudden and without warning; shocking
library; book collection; paperback book
to handle; to manage; to deal with; to rear; to look after