to bump heads; to bump into each other; to collide head-on; to meet by chance; to encounter; to run into
interruption (e.g. of a conversation)
air route; air lane; by air; by plane
to prevent (something) from occurring; to forestall; to avert; to nip in the bud
to talk or say too much; to go too far; to overstate; to exaggerate
to lead; to take the lead; to be in a top position
to begin to open; to come out; to smile broadly; to come apart at the seams (clothes)
vacant position; vacancy; opening; unfilled position
to get angry; to get mad; to lose one's temper; to go straight to one's head (of alcohol); to feel the effects (of an illness); to lose one's wits
random; unintentional; unintended
in tatters; in pieces; wiped out
intensive care unit; ICU; interface control unit
jet aeroplane; jet airplane
luxury cruise ship; luxury liner
meaning; tenor; effect; influence; appearance; aspect
country; territory; domain; realm
member state of the European Union; EU country
religious painting; religious picture
inseparable (esp. bond, relationship); inextricable; joined at the hip; integral; essential; cannot be broken (cut, separated)
religious leader; person of religion; religious figure; religionist
wide open sky; the blue; heavens; firmament
proper use; using (different things) for different purposes
nothing new; same as always; an old story; nothing new about it; not the first time it has happened
running backwards; running with the head turned back
adverse circumstances; unfortunate situation; adversity
reprimand; rebuke; reproach; scolding
supreme; greatest; highest; best
stormy and full of drama; full of ups and downs; with many vicissitudes
interference; obstruction; sabotage
to be scared; to be afraid; to tremble with fear
belligerence; fighting spirit
embarkation; boarding (a ship or aircraft)
charming; fascinating; enchanting; bewitching; beguiling; captivating