(written) explanation; instructions (e.g. on a product); explanatory label
to quarry; to cut (timber); to begin to talk; to break the ice; to start a fire (with flint, by rubbing sticks together, etc.); to select and extract (from a media file)
what I want to say is ...; the fact of the matter is ...; none other than ...
to go against; to oppose; to disobey; to defy
to be thirsty; to feel thirsty; to thirst for; to crave
to have a cramp; to be pulled too tight
to be infected; to be contagious
estimate; estimation; valuation; quotation
(undesirable but) inseparable relationship
in the middle of something; busy with something; in commotion as a result of something untoward happening; currently importing or capturing data
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
one's own judgement (judgment); decision made without consulting others; arbitrary decision; dogmatism
to be answerable (for); to take the blame
belief; faith; conviction
fruition; fructification; bearing fruit; bearing fruit (of efforts, plans, etc.); coming to fruition; yielding success
after a short time; in a short while; a short time later
tool; implement; instrument; equipment
preliminary investigation; preparation
harvest; crop; ingathering; fruits (of one's labors); gain; result
to look up (at); to look up to; to respect; to ask for (e.g. guidance); to seek; to depend on
to be impatient for; to wait (anxiously) for; to eagerly look forward to; to long for
impatience; uneasiness; irritation; fretfulness
to well up; to burst; to arise
new arrivals; new acquisitions
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
I appreciate your efforts
holding a castle (during a siege); holing up; confinement (to one's home); staying at home; staying indoors
any; all; every; both; either; none (with neg. verb)
finally; after great pains; at last; just barely
two-seater aeroplane; two-seater airplane
top of the shoulders; tip of the shoulder; collar
deeply (stab, thrust, etc.); hard
leaving hospital; discharge from hospital