going backward; turning back; backtracking; regression; retrogression; relapse
to be worried; to be troubled
to swell; to expand; to inflate; to bulge
to hold out; to extend (e.g. a hand); to present; to submit; to sacrifice; to give (up)
slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble
to grasp back; to squeeze back; to grab back
rise; increase; income; takings; completion; end; end result (e.g. of crafts)
favourable; favorable; doing well; OK; all right
automatic pilot; autopilot; automatic control
communication skills; communication ability
admiration; being impressed (by)
to make a slip of the tongue; to let something slip
alarm (fire, burglar, railroad-crossing, etc.); sensor
control (of a machine, device, etc.); control (over an opponent, one's emotions, etc.); governing; management
presence; appearance; attendance; visit; going out
cotton candy; fairy floss; candy floss
extensive; vast range; wide scope
to crowd; to flock; to swarm
to hinder; to obstruct; to disrupt; to interfere with; to cause a delay
as planned; according to plan
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger
funny; amusing; strange; odd; wrong; unsuitable
to notify; to advise; (arch.) to know; (arch.) to reign; (arch.) to govern (a country)
regarding highly; attaching importance to
valid; proper; right; appropriate; reasonable
to leak out; to escape; to find expression; to give vent; to leak out; to be divulged
to prevent (something) from occurring; to forestall; to avert; to nip in the bud
even so (expressing frustration, etc.); still
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official
principle; general rule; as a rule; in principle; in general
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
what is it (that); the meaning of something; what something is about
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
to be inclined to do; to be willing to do
opaque; obscure; opacity; obscurity; unclear; unpredictable
to close (at a certain point); to cut short; to round up (number); to revalue (currency)
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy