to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
cooperation; collaboration
degree of difficulty; difficulty level
mission; delegation; transmission
to act as a go-between (for); to mediate; to arrange; to entertain (guests); to treat; to receive
oscillation; vibration; swing (e.g. of a pendulum)
to speak frankly; to put things bluntly
quickly; calmly; intently
opportunity to show one's abilities; time to show one's stuff; one's province
clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely
solitude; loneliness; isolation
isolation; being alone; being friendless
to differ; to vary; to disagree
understanding person; supporter
to accept; to receive; to agree
straight (ahead); direct; upright; straightforward; honest; frank
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
called; named; as many as; as much as; all ...; every single ...
mysterious power of words to alter reality
to dwell; to live; to stay at; to take shelter at; to be pregnant; to be part of a constellation
persuasiveness; powers of persuasion; cogency
to drink up; to drain (cup)
thank you for the meal; that was a delicious meal; what a wonderful meal
Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
remuneration; recompense; reward; toll
unsatisfied; unsatisfactory; insufficient
well then ...; in that situation; in which case
pinch; crisis; tough spot; clothespin
help; assistance; service
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
succession; continuation; series; sequence
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
to soothe; to calm; to pacify
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
from the viewpoint of; according to
socks; sock; stockings; stocking
to glide; to slide (e.g. on skis); to fail (an examination); to bomb (when telling a joke); to drop; to go down
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently