capture; seizure; prehension; apprehension; understanding; grasp
making out; necking; getting handsy; canoodling; being lovey-dovey; getting affectionate (with each other)
in one's own way or style
stimulating; exciting; provocative
to climb over; to get over; to overcome (a difficulty, obstacle, etc.); to surmount; to surpass (a predecessor); to overtake
chain; series; connection; linkage
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
meticulous; careful; discreet; scrupulous; prudent
to make good one's escape; to get away; to outrun; to hold on (and win); to win narrowly
previous time; last time; previous installment; previous instalment; previous session
contribution (to a newspaper, magazine, etc.); submission; post (on a blog, social media, etc.)
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
disturbance; confusion; perturbation; commotion; turbulence
no, not like that (but like this)
still (continuing); as ever; further
dirty; filthy; disordered; messy; indecent (language, etc.); dirty
feigned tears; crocodile tears
circumstances; condition; arranging; managing; lending money; raising money
(out of) desperation; (as a) last resort; (driven by) pain
to eat; to become eclipsed (of an astronomical object)
favourite dish (favorite); favourite food
to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)
especially; particularly; above all; portioning out (servings of food)
clear weather; fine weather; formal; ceremonial; cleared of suspicion
always; without exception; necessarily; certainly; without fail; positively
astonishment; amazement; surprise; fright; shock
first challenge; first try
buzz; hum; shake (with vigor); shaking
telephone; telephone number; telephone call; phone call
solid; firm; stout; burly; strong; sturdy
condition of fire; heat level; fire strength
heating; application of heat
dried-out; dry (e.g. hair); stale (bread)
still more; even more; all the more; still less; even less
degree of difficulty; difficulty level
to come to nothing; to be spoiled; to be spoilt
not a chance; not likely; no way; oh no; yuck; eew