virtualization; virtualisation
setting the table; laying the table; setting up; getting one's ducks in a row; running interference
wet nurse; nursing mother
to shoot dead; to bring down (an animal); to win (a prize, someone's heart, etc.); to make one's own
to start singing (of birds, etc.)
air con; air conditioner; air conditioning
middle stage; middle phase; middle game; midfield
around the clock; day and night
(sudden) change; reversal; turn-around; coming from behind (baseball)
new arrivals; new acquisitions
personal history; background; log; record; hysteresis
to spell; to write; to compose; to bind (e.g. documents); to patch
listening device; bug; wiretap
sultry night; sweltering night; night in which temperature doesn't fall below 25 degrees C
to be loath to; to balk at (doing); to grudge (doing); to take (good) care of
fortitude; perseverance; stoicism; patience
how; in what way; circumstances
insect bite; bug bite; sting
to carry out (of somewhere); to transport; to take out
attitude; posture; preparedness; readiness
retrogression; regression
training; drill; practice; practising; discipline
follower; attendant; valet; servant
journey; course; itinerary; stroke (of a piston); throw (of a switch)
needless fear; groundless apprehension; unfounded worry
pure white; blank (e.g. mind, paper)
to tear off; to pluck; to scratch off
ideal weather (for some action, event, etc.); perfect day
weather; climatic conditions; fine weather; clear day; situation; state of affairs
in swarms; in great crowds
simile; metaphor; allegory; parable
greed; craving; desire; appetite; hunger; avarice
rising up; towering; plump; chubby; shaggy; hairy
with these words; while saying
at someone's (something's) mercy
single-mother household; fatherless family