to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon
supply; supplying; replenishment
to sense; to suspect; to get an inkling (of something); to get wind of; to smell (e.g. danger); to become aware of (e.g. a plot)
to jump up; to start up; to leap to one's feet; to fly away; to take off
thin; slender; fine; unlucky
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
pipe; tube; gun barrel; gun; cannon; well lining
facility; facilities; institution; home (for the elderly, orphans, etc.)
to stick (to); to cling (to); to adhere (to); to stay (in a place); to stick close (to someone); to follow (someone) around
generation of electricity; power generation; sending a telegram (now usu. for congratulations, condolences, etc.); telegraphing
to gouge; to hollow out; to greatly perturb; to cause emotional pain; to get to the bottom of things; to relentlessly bring the truth to light
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
staff member; employee; worker; personnel
many people; a large number of people
to cling to; to hold on to; to grapple; to set about doing; to begin; to possess (someone; of an evil spirit, idea, etc.)
movement (of the body); action; bearing; carriage; operation (of a machine, software, etc.); running
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
tedious; boring; dull; to feel bored; to get bored (with); to get tired (of)
a few hours; several hours; a couple of hours
dimly; faintly; absentmindedly; vacantly; idly; aimlessly
end; close; conclusion; termination
to show (someone) out; to see (someone) off; to forward; to dispatch (goods); to push (one's opponent) out of the ring from behind
radio (communication); wireless; not using wires
to be lit (e.g. candle, lamp, light bulb); to be lighted; to be burning
making use of; application; practical use; operation (esp. of a boat); steering
hypothesis; supposition; assumption; expectation; anticipation
environment; surroundings; circumstances
maintenance; conservatism; conservativeness; conservation
to see (someone) off; to escort; to watch (someone or something) go out of sight; to follow with one's eyes; to let (a bus, pitch, etc.) go by; to let pass; to postpone
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
to order; to command; to appoint
camp (supporters of a doctrine, party, etc.); faction (of a party); military camp; encampment; cantonment
to profit; to benefit (from); to benefit (someone or something); to be beneficial to; to make good use of; to take advantage of
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
to hate; to dislike; to avoid; to disregard; to act without regard (for); to be bad for (e.g. dust in machinery)
common people; ordinary people; masses
nonexistent; not being (there); unowned; not had; unique; not; impossible
is something that; is that which