racing (of an engine); idling; spinning (without grabbing; of wheels); going round in circles (of an argument, discussion, etc.); going nowhere; being fruitless
medical examination; checkup; consultation
at the mercy of (something or someone)
privacy; secrecy; confidentiality
to strain (e.g. one's nerves); to be on edge; to be tense (of an atmosphere); to cover completely (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.); to spread over; to become covered (in)
haze (esp. in spring); mist; dimness (of sight)
sleepiness; drowsiness; the sandman; Morpheus
nervous temperament; worrier's disposition
delay; putting off; procrastination
event; festivities; function; social gathering; auspices; opening
great; grand; extensive; large-scale
publicity; advertisement; advertising; propaganda
winners (those who have succeeded socially, economically, etc.)
one turn; spinning around; complete change; reversal; (an) about-face
cliff edge; edge of a precipice; perilous position; critical moment; brink
events of the day; current affairs
to agree on the principle; to firmly establish a policy
constant attendance; uninterrupted supervision; staying with someone all the time
one's speciality; one's forte; one's strong point
key; lock; key (to a problem, success, etc.); clue
study; library; den; home office; reading room
defense; defence; guard; policing; security
to read a large number (of); to read widely; to read everything that one can lay one's hands on (usu. of specific type, genre)
intended for ...; oriented towards ...; aimed at ...
being obtrusive; being conspicuous (in a bad way)
to weigh on one's mind; to worry one; to be concerned about
time; (the) hour; favourable time; opportunity; chance
all night long; all through the night
(afternoon) nap; sleeping during the day; siesta