to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
to perform; to do; to conduct oneself; to carry out
work; operation; manufacturing; fatigue duty
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
technical prowess; technical ability; technical finesse; technological prowess; technological capabilities
credibility; authenticity; confidence; reliability
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
competitive bidding (esp. for government contracts)
estimate; estimation; valuation; quotation
marks; points; score; number of items; number of articles
action of making something; -ification
scoring; score; points made; marks obtained; goals; runs
successful bid; winning a tender
to be peevish; to sulk; to pout
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
cheap; inexpensive; calm; peaceful; quiet
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
coincidence; agreement; conformity; consistency; cooperation
ordering (materials); placing an order; order
to begin; to set about; to start
oh my god!; oh my gosh!; you got me!; wow!
light; well-lit; bright (of a colour); brightly-coloured; cheerful; bright; encouraging (for the future of a project, etc.)
general meeting of stockholders
orbit; trajectory; railroad track; (right) track; proper course
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
to engage in; to participate in; to take part in; to be involved in
stability; steadiness; equilibrium
alternation of generations
development; growth; development (of a situation, story, etc.); advancement; playing around; having an active sex life
to be tied together; to be connected to; to lead to; to be related to; to be related (by blood)
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
greeting; a fine thing to say
incidentally; taking the opportunity; while (you) are at it; on the occasion
to be sorry; to beg pardon; to be grateful; to be amazed; to be filled with awe; to be disconcerted
Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
neighbourhood; neighborhood; vicinity
home area; home town; local
political and business circles; political and business establishment; politics and industry