to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
to be taken aback; to be astonished; to be dumbfounded
double; double bed; hotel room with a double bed; double-breasted; double-cuffed; double width (of cloth; usu. 1.42 meters); doubles (e.g. in tennis)
to be closed; to be blocked; to be clogged; to be plugged up; to be occupied; to be taken (e.g. accommodation)
trade; buying and selling; trafficking (e.g. of humans, arms, drugs); dealing
to stagnate; to be delayed; to be left undone; to be overdue (of a payment); to fall into arrears; to be outstanding
to finish; to get it over with; to settle; to pay back; to get along (without something); to make do with (without)
exit; gateway; way out; outlet; vent; leak
delivery; handing over; turning over; extradition
to smash; to crush; to shut down; to put out of business; to wreck; to break; to butcher
one side; one party; counterpart; one of a pair; fellow; mate
quiet; calm; easily; comfortably; distant; far-off
to elevate; to raise; to lift up; to flatter; to extol; to praise to the sky
fort; stronghold; fortification
being at sea; losing one's bearings; (arch.) disorientation upon waking at night; (arch.) forgetting which house or room to enter
even if; even though; however; no matter how
approximately; about; promise; appointment; shortening; reduction
one person; another name; nickname; alias
strong point; merit; virtue; advantage
talkative; loose-lipped; persiflage; frivolous talk
place; spot; grounds; arena; stadium; range
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
ending; quitting; closing; ending before one had time to do something one wanted or intended to
joining (a club, organization, etc.); becoming a member; entry; admission; subscription; affiliation
(necessary) personnel; required person
practice; putting into practice; implementation; praxis (philosophy)
most suitable; optimum; optimal; best
straight; as the crow flies
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
two sheets (pieces) (of paper)
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
to make do errands; to set to scutwork
load on one's chest; obstacle; hindrance; impediment
opinion; intention; thought
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
decision; determination; resolution
to begin (doing); to start (doing)
woman's heart; female instincts or psychology
distant (from someone); aloof; estranged; knowing little (of); ill-informed (about); ignorant (of)
personal feelings; self-interest