(reciprocal) communication; (coming to a) mutual understanding
to load (with goods, cargo); to put on board; to stow aboard
devastating; gut-wrenching; shocking; startling; sensational; astounding
inspection (for compliance); investigation (tax, etc.)
one's personal belongings; one's vicinity; one's daily life; everyday necessities
detestable; disagreeable; disgusting; odious; unpleasant; repugnant
often; frequently; again and again
overhasty; rash; premature
stumbling; failure; misstep; setback
to be sloppy; to be lazy; to be worn out; to be exhausted; to be worn out (e.g. equipment); to have stopped working
bright white (esp. for snow and ice); brilliant white
to conjecture; to comprehend; to surmise; to understand; to estimate
horse tack; horse gear; harness
moving tale; impressive tale
role; part; job; assignment
stern; grave; austere; strict (e.g. security); severe; firm
most interesting part (of a story); climax; good part; scenic spot; beautiful place
partially consumed drink; partially consuming a drink
horizontally; flat; across; crossways; crosswise
instead of; replacing; on behalf of
to be possible; to be conceivable; to be likely; to be probable
to collect one's thoughts; to gather one's thoughts; to put one's ideas in order
to disclose; to divulge; to expose; to open (a grave); to dig out
hard problem; person hard to please; hard nut to crack
effect; virtue; efficacy; impression
to change one's way of thinking; to switch the direction of one's thoughts; to put one's focus on a new subject; to adopt a new frame of mind
the way there; outbound leg; bound for ...; outbound ticket
principal occupation; main job; professional; an expert; I (of a government official, etc.); me
to detain; to keep; to lock up; to retain; to leave (a letter) till called for
amusement facilities; recreational facilities
decline; fall; decay; withering
childbirth; (giving) birth; delivery; production (of goods)
one's last moments; (on) the point of death; (on) one's deathbed
to become used to the (ways of the) world; to become worldly or sophisticated
healing; soothing; therapy; comfort; solace