to throw oneself (e.g. off a cliff, etc.)
thrill ride (at an amusement park)
emergency fix; tentative measure; temporary solution
late at night; at a late hour
control (by the state); controlling; coordination; air traffic control
repair work; restoration work
leadership; initiative; spearhead
to speak unanimously; to speak in chorus; to speak in unison; to speak in one voice
fingernail mark; scratch; scars (e.g. of war); traces (of damage); ravages
cargo; freight; money or assets
selection; making a choice; sifting; decision to adopt or reject
majolica (type of Italian pottery)
to be obsessive (about); to be overly concerned (with); to be particular (about); to pay special attention (to); to get stuck; to be obstructed
unexpected; unlikely; terrible; awful; very; extremely
to telephone; to make a phone call
main constituent; core; nucleus; subject
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
to expose to danger; to imperil; to jeopardize
retirement; retiring (from a race, match, etc.); dropping out
hot blood; warm blood; zeal; fervor; fervour
hook (esp. for clothing); hook and eye; snap fastener; press stud; hock (white wine)
socks; sock; stockings; stocking
to be stripped of all one's clothes; to lose everything one has
wildly different (in ability, strength, etc.); on another level; in a different league; of different heights; uneven
point of departure; initial point; starting point
not yet developed; undeveloped; underdeveloped
to keep in mind; to memorize
wedge; chock; linchpin; tie; bond
to lose one's mind; to lose control of oneself
keep it up!; way to go!; you've got it!; that's it; attaboy!; attagirl!
courier; smuggler; carrier (e.g. of illegal drugs); trafficker
quick-drying property (of clothing, etc.)
slip; skid; slip (i.e. petticoat); slip (of paper); Serial Link IP; SLIP
sometimes; occasionally; now and then; from time to time