solid; firm; stout; burly; strong; sturdy
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
probably; (most) likely; in all likelihood; I suspect; I dare say; I'm afraid
to squeeze out; to wring out
public (attention, recognition, etc.); social (standing, acceptance, etc.); worldly (fame, desires, etc.)
long ago; a long time ago; already
to get hungry; to become hungry
period of time; time slot; time zone
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
friendship; (on) familiar terms; intimacy; kindness; goodwill
after a short while; not long after; soon; before long; shortly thereafter
to take (someone) out (for a walk, to lunch, etc.); to entice out; to lure away
to take (someone to a place); to take (someone) with one; to take along; to lead away
some; few; a number of; somewhat; to a certain extent; a bit
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
to be on the verge; to be on the brink; to get close
surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly
assembling (in full force); muster; lining up; gathering; getting together
in person; personally; directly
atmosphere; mood; a certain air; presence; (Earth's) atmosphere
impudent; brazen; shameless; bold
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
chief seat; seat of honor; seat of honour; head of the table
leaving (e.g. a courtroom, workplace); exiting; withdrawal (e.g. from a superior's presence)
lowest seat; foot of the table; seat furthest from the seat of honour; lowest rank; bottom (e.g. of the class)
executives; top management; governing body
emergency meeting; urgent meeting; emergency session; emergency conference
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
to run through (a crowd, gate, etc.); to sweep through (e.g. of news through a city); to run past (someone) from behind; to overtake
leaping flames; flying sparks; spread of fire (due to leaping flames); repercussions in unanticipated areas; spilling over; impetigo contagiosa
quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift
to act first; to act precipitously; to be rash; to get ahead of oneself; to jump the gun
appeal; call for something; request; axiom
Minister for Foreign Affairs
to become hoarse; to become husky
to supplement; to make up for; to compensate for; to cover (a shortage, loss, etc.); to fill (e.g. a vacancy)