to spread; to be propagated
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
once; before; formerly; never yet; never before; first time
(period of) a year; during an era
whistle (sound made with the lips)
disorder; chaos; confusion; mayhem
instant; moment; for an instant
no more than; just; only; mere; goes no further than
thereabouts; vicinity; that area; that situation; those circumstances
to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float
freely; frankly; without reserve
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
one turn; one round; (a) size; to go around; to make a circuit; twelve years
to extract; to pull out; to draw out; to headhunt; to lure away; to poach
to scheme; to plan; to play a trick; to invent; to conspire; to frame up
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)
to get worse; to deteriorate; to go from bad to worse; to spoil (of food); to go bad; to perish
emotion; feeling; feelings; sentiment
leaving out; omitting; skipping; (beating) in succession; in a row
irony of fate; twist of fate
to lament; to grieve; to regret; to deplore
stagnation; tie-up; standstill; congestion; delay; accumulation
ability; capability; skill
use; utilization; utilisation; application
to complain; to make a complaint
to throw into disorder; to disarrange; to disturb (order, peace, etc.); to corrupt (public morals); to dishevel (hair)
to pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to disgrace; to dishonour; to dishonor
starting a business; promotion of enterprise
final selection (e.g. of applicants); final screening; shortlisting
public appeal (e.g. for contributions); public offering (of securities); public advertisement (of a post); open recruitment
application; subscription; entry (competition, raffle, etc.); enlistment
executive meeting; meeting of the board of directors
perfect; complete; flawless
saucepan; pot; stew; hot pot
all; completely; totally; entirely; thoroughly
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
to be lost (e.g. luggage); to be missing; to be used up; to be run out; to disappear (e.g. pain); to be lost (e.g. a dream, confidence)
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly