to say a word; to say something; to speak briefly; to give a quick holler; to let (someone) know
hiding one's embarrassment
mental preparedness; being braced for; being steeled for
causing concern; (lit.) bad for the heart
sensitive (person, heart, etc.); delicate (issue, problem, etc.); sensitive; fragile; delicate; delicate (fabric, shade, flavour, etc.)
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
delicacy; tact; considerateness; sensitivity; thoughtfulness
safe; in (of a ball, in tennis, etc.); all right; OK
not necessarily so; is not always true
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
derailment; digression; deviation
to go back to the start; to reset; to restore; to return to the point (of a discussion); to return something (that has been moved) to previous place; to reconstitute
what is it (that); the meaning of something; what something is about
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
consent; approval; acceptance; agreement; compliance
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
quick; prompt; without delay; simple; easy; effortless
financial muscle; economic clout
provocative; incendiary; inflammatory; suggestive; lascivious; risqué
to be enthusiastic about; to be eager; to be keen
accessory (fashion); jewelry; accessory (audio, car, camera, etc.)
spare time; free time; leisure time
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
pulmonary lobe; lobe of the lung
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
diligently; assiduously; industriously; beavering away
to mix; to stir; to blend
song lyrics; words of a song; libretto
calm; composed; leisurely
light blue; pale blue; aqua
layering (clothing); wearing one garment over another
colouring; coloring; shade (of colour); flavour; nuance; feel
harmony; accord; reconciliation; agreement