news; word; tidings; omen
drawing; picture; diagram; sight; scene
gallant; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; severe; biting
to become the focus of (attention, sympathy, hope, etc.)
to grab attention; to attract notice; to be eye-catching
main cause; primary factor
to be generally accepted; to be acknowledged by oneself and others
establishment; founding; incorporation (of a business)
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
overserious; deeply sincere; very earnest
lending (money); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
fault; defect; flaw; failure (in an examination); failing grade
unloading (a ship); landing
nine parts; nine percent; almost
trial calculation; preliminary calculation; estimation
unexpected; unscheduled; unforeseen; unplanned
removal (e.g. of a building); dismantling (e.g. a tent); striking (e.g. a stage set); withdrawal (of troops); evacuation; retreating
three times (as much); treble; triple; threefold
burden; load; responsibility; bearing (a cost, responsibility, etc.); shouldering
bonnet; (car) hood; bonnet (hat)
frequency (esp. of waveforms)
to change; to exchange; to convert; to renew; to throw a switch; to replace
each; (arch.) you (plural)
person in charge (including a supervisory role for other staff); person responsible for ...; responsible party; supervisor; manager
let's see what you've got; show me what you've got
(railway) buffer stop; bumper; bumping post
to entrust; to leave to a person
to accomplish; to fulfill; to carry out
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
to go round and cut in; to take a roundabout path
what?!; what did you say?!; why?; what for?; anyone; anything
in order to do; for the purpose of doing
mid-range; mid-scale; mid-size
high-rise building; tower block; skyscraper
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)