to make sure of; to assure oneself of; to see with one's own eyes; to ascertain
disk; discus; flying saucer; disc media (CD, DVD, etc.)
chance; opportunity; machine; aircraft; counter for aircraft; counter for (remaining) lives
(sea) voyage; navigation; sailing; passage; cruise
to start rowing; to begin to row; to row out (e.g. to sea); to pull out; to start pedaling; to begin to pedal
direction; orientation; bearing; course (e.g. of action)
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
previous day; day before; eve; prior day; preceding day
advance arrangements; preparatory meeting; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
to pant (while rushing); to gasp; to puff and blow
ice water; shaved ice (usually served with flavored simple syrup)
to soothe; to calm; to pacify
staff; stuff; stuffing; filling
to keep (something) a secret; to keep hidden (for ever); to continue to conceal
dealing with; coping with
cease and desist order; stay order; discontinuance order; suspension order
credit; money owed on an account; bill; hot noodles in broth; proportion (of wholesale price, as tenths of list price); in the midst of; rest
to wither; to wilt; to droop; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to be depressed
direct talks; direct negotiations; talking to somebody in person
belonging to (a group, organization, etc.); affiliation (with); being attached to; being under the control of
stability; steadiness; equilibrium
association; society; organization; organisation
reliance; trust; faith; confidence
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
office (e.g. the Oval Office)
resting one's chin in one's hands; brace (in construction); angle brace
bitterness; distress; pain; bitterness and astringency
repayment; refund; payback
burden; load; responsibility; bearing (a cost, responsibility, etc.); shouldering
Rhineland (Germany); Rheinland
chartered ship; chartering or hiring a vessel