mechanism; machinery; system; structure; organization
operation; functioning; running
series; chain; two reams (i.e. 1000 sheets of paper); verse; stanza
movement (of the body); action; bearing; carriage; operation (of a machine, software, etc.); running
stagnation; deposit; sediment; faltering; hesitation; pause
flash (of light); glint; schiller
to surge; to well up; to gush out
as one would expect from ...; given that ... (naturally ...); precisely because ...; all the more because of ...; on account of ...; ... being what it is
to be fulfilled; to be satisfied
extinction; extinguishment; disappearance; annihilation
wonderful; astounding; marvellous
destructive power; destructive energy; destructive force
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation; applause
to spare; to grudge; to regret; to lament; to be reluctant (to do); to be unwilling
nickname; alias; pseudonym; pen name; nom de plume; other name
elegance; dandyism; sophistication; affectation; showing off; putting on an air
warm; comfortable; snug; cozy; cosy; pleasant
work; labor; achievement; performance; salary; income
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
to overflow from something full
large quantity; massive (quantity); mass (e.g. mass production, mass transit, mass destruction)
distinction; discrimination; distinguishing; discernment
whether one likes it or not; whether willing or not; willy-nilly
inevitable; unavoidable; certain; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
ambush; lying in wait for an ambush
state of emergency; emergency; crisis
to arrive; to come to pass
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
(one's) grasp of the situation; knowing how matters stand
to endeavor (to do); to endeavour; to try hard; to work hard; to strive; to make an effort
neighborhood; neighbourhood; vicinity; environs; surrounding area; district
news; word; tidings; omen; foreboding; premonition
to stop communicating; to never be heard from again; to disappear; to go missing
declaration of a state of emergency
official announcement; proclamation; issuance (of an order, ordinance, or warning)
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
urgent; pressing; immediate; urgently; promptly; at once
praying mantis (esp. the narrow-winged mantis, Tenodera angustipennis)
shooting from the hip; starting something without sufficient preparation; acting on a vague estimate (of the situation)
to abate; to decrease; to diminish; to shorten
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
offering a full report to a superior
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
unexpected; unforeseen; accidental
bad-mouthing someone so as to be deliberately overheard; intentionally letting someone hear insults or sarcasm regarding them