direct talks; direct negotiations; talking to someone in person
since; henceforth; ever since
to become attached (to); to take (to); to become affectionate (with); to be tamed; to get close (e.g. to someone emotionally); to become intimate (with)
embarrassed; self-conscious; bashful; abashed
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
raw; uncooked; natural; as it is; unprotected (sex); raw; live (i.e. not recorded)
catch (fishing); bag (hunting); haul
whole; total; gross; entire; overall; general (election, manager, etc.)
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
order; directive; instructions; command
going through; going via; going by way of
transmission (e.g. news, chemical signals, electricity); communication; delivery; conveyance; transfer; relay
gear; cogwheel; cog (in an organization, company, etc.); cog in the machine
to roll up; to hoist; to take away; to rip off (e.g. money from someone); to blow up (dust)
to strain (e.g. one's nerves); to be on edge; to be tense (of an atmosphere); to cover completely (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.); to spread over; to become covered (in)
triumphant return; returning in triumph
in an instant; instantly; in a moment; instantaneously; in the twinkling of an eye
favourable; favorable; doing well; OK; all right
assumption; supposition; hypothesis; supposition
12th day of the month; 12 days
elevation; rise; improvement; advancement; progress
it hasn't been long since
emphasis; stress; accentuating (a feature or certain part); accenting; strong tone (of the market); firm tone
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
return (home); repatriation; feedback (in an electronic circuit, biological system, etc.)
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
already; as early as; at the earliest; at the soonest
ugh; yuck; ick; blech; damn; crap
to take out; to carry out; to bring out from where it belongs; to mention something; to broach a topic; to bring up (a subject)
to collect; to assemble; to gather
hurdle; hurdle race; hurdles; hurdle; obstacle
orbit; trajectory; (railroad) track; (right) track; proper course