attack on both sides; pincer movement; double envelopment
settlement; conclusion; summary
unusual event; strange occurrence; strange phenomenon; something abnormal; change (for the worse); accident
to bump heads; to bump into each other; to collide head-on; to meet by chance; to encounter; to run into
to become settled; to be fixed
sticking (in one place, position, etc.); settling; becoming established (of a custom, system, etc.); taking hold; fixation (photography); fixing
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
to make good one's escape; to escape to a safe place; to make one's getaway; to effect one's escape
(committing, resorting to) an act of violence
chasing too far; pursuing relentlessly
out of contact; contactless (usually used to describe contactless cards)
to plan; to form a plan; to scheme; to envision; to intend to do
mincing; cutting; rapping (a percussion instrument); beating; shredded tobacco; interval
to take a step backward; to step back (i.e. to re-think something); to distance oneself (from); to behave humbly; to budge (a little); to make one concession
interference; obstruction; sabotage
to entrust; to leave to a person
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit
arrest; apprehension; capture
commander; commanding officer; CO
either way; in any case; one way or another
seven; seven years of age; four o'clock (old time system)
somewhat larger (amount); quite a lot; a little more (than usual); a little extra
irregularity; unsteadiness; disorderly
person who has great confidence (faith) in himself
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
centripetal force; unifying force; cohesive power
murmur; mutter; murmuring; tweet; Twitter post
something to think about; one's thoughts; concern; thinking about something; being absorbed in one's thoughts
pulpy; soppy; sloppy; untidy; in a disarray
chest of drawers; bureau; cabinet; tansu; dresser
keeping things tidy and in order
diamond (mineral, gemstone); diamond; infield; diamond (card suit)
to hold in one's mouth (without biting, before chewing or swallowing, etc.)
moisture; damp; richness; warmth; financial leeway; gains
simulation; simulation (of a foul); diving; flopping
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
utmost limits; extremity; limit
couscous; cuscus (variety of phalanger)
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
long stretch; long haul; marathon; long scene (in a play); long act