large drop (of rain, sweat, tears, etc.); large grain-like object (e.g. grape, cherry)
calm; composed; self-possessed; firm
to get worked up; to be eager (enthusiastic); to rouse oneself
to fire (gun, arrow, questions, etc.); to shoot; to set free; to release; to emit (e.g. light); to give off (e.g. a scent)
life; vitality; verve; vigor; vigour; animation
fighting spirit; (will to) fight
to rise high (of water); to overflow; to swell; to be filled with (emotion, energy, etc.); to be bursting with; to be brimming with
to pass (e.g. car); to overtake; to surpass; to outstrip; to get ahead of
chief seat; seat of honor; seat of honour; head of the table
to hand over; to transfer; to give up (e.g. one's seat); to give way; to yield; to concede
lower seat; seat at bottom of the table
to start the debate; to get the ball rolling; to fire the first shot; to start a conversation
despite bad weather; in spite of poor conditions
inviting another to one's home, office, etc.; (lit.) the trouble of coming (going)
diamond; (railway) schedule; timetable; diagram
some; few; a number of; somewhat; to a certain extent; a bit
to be disordered; to be disarranged; to be discomposed; to be upset; to lapse into chaos (due to war, etc.)
harmless (remark, topic, etc.); inoffensive; safe; bland; neutral (attitude); noncommittal (reply)
meeting; conference; session; assembly; council; convention
attendee; participant; person present
to accept; to receive; to agree
inside this; in this; in here; among these; of this group; out of these
to become tense; to become serious; to become sober; sobering; bracing
to jump on someone's (verbal) mistake; to trip someone up; to find fault with something someone says
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
to get to the main subject; to move on to the main topic; to get down to business
attempt; trial; experiment; endeavour (endeavor); effort; venture
accounting; administration (of money)
I would be most grateful if you could ...; I would humbly ask that you ...; please ...
annoyance; irritation; vexation; abdominal spasms; convulsions; cramps
to trick someone (into confirming or revealing the truth); to ask a leading question
to rip (someone) off; to overcharge; to ask a high price
next; secondly; subsequently
bursting out (laughter); breaking out (applause); in a rush; in a surge; suddenly; all of a sudden
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
section manager; section chief
design specification document; design specifications