to rule; to govern; to administer
bonds (between people); (emotional) ties; relationship; tether; fetters
precise; exact; detailed; accurate; minute; close
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
death; the next world; to pass away; to die
the place one comes from; one's birthplace; one's hometown
revisiting; visiting again
to descend (e.g. a mountain); to go down; to alight (e.g. from bus); to get off; to step down; to retire; to be granted
first report (esp. of an incident, disaster, or news story); initial report
fax; facsimile; fax machine
document; letter; writing; contents (e.g. of a letter)
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
to be overcome with emotion
to handle; to operate (a machine, etc.); to deal with (an issue); to manage; to treat (someone); to deal with (someone)
interception (email); wiretap; bug
secret language; jargon; cant; argot; slang
to quiet; to calm down; to compose oneself; to settle down
belief; faith; conviction
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
to hold fast; to protect to the end
strict; severe; stringent; rigorous; rigid; firm
oscillation; vibration; swing (e.g. of a pendulum)
minimum; lowest; minimal; least
suspension (usu. vehicle)
internal (e.g. disk); built-in; equipped (with)
article specially made to order; made-to-measure (custom-made) article
large truck; semi-trailer
lading; loading; carrying
freighter (aircraft); cargo plane
to attend on; to wait on; to accompany; to escort; to chaperone
to faint; to lose consciousness; to feel overwhelmed; to be astounded
moment; brief space of time