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
to be tied together; to be connected to; to lead to; to be related to; to be related (by blood)
to send; to forward; to hand over (e.g. money)
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
to say; to speak; to tell; to talk
to call for somebody; to come for someone; to pick someone up
very high; high up; aloft; only; merely; just
several people; a few people
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated
important person; strategic person; key figure
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
the way there; outbound leg; bound for ...; outbound ticket
to move; to shift; to inspire; to rouse; to change; to alter; to operate
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
suspicious-looking; shady; questionable; dubious; fishy
taste; elegance; appearance; air; the likes of ...; lowly people such as ...
dispatch; despatch; deployment; temporary employee (esp. from an agency); temporary worker; agency temp
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
strange; unfamiliar; mysterious; suspicious; (lit.) of an unknown nature
caller; visitor; company; guest
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
to enquire of someone about something (inquire); to question
this (battle)ship; aforementioned ship
representative; representation; delegation; switchboard number; main number
to say; to tell; to state; to do
(sea) voyage; navigation; sailing; passage; cruise
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
guidance; leading (the way); information; notice; announcement (of one's arrival); invitation
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service