text (of a book, document, etc.); body (of a letter); this passage; this sentence
receiving (a message, letter, email, etc.); reception (radio, TV, etc.)
in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth
infotainment television program; TV gossip show; (tabloid) talk show; talk show featuring discussion of current news, etc.
report (of news); reporting; news; information; (media) coverage
weekly publication; weekly magazine
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
control; restraint; suppression; constraint; curtailment; inhibition
starting (machine, engine, car, etc.); activation
prior; beforehand; in advance; before the fact; ex ante
son of a bitch; piece of shit
to pinch; to hold (between one's fingers); to pick up and eat; to snack on; to pick out (the main point); to summarize
complete stranger; total stranger
to say to each other; to exchange (jokes, comments, etc.); to quarrel; to dispute
doing whatever one pleases
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
north; the North; northern territories; North Korea; (arch.) north wind
completely; thoroughly; horribly; without exception; until there's no untouched (undamaged) part
judgement; judgment; decision; adjudication; award; verdict
putting one's affairs in order; ordering one's affairs; tidying up
original plan; original bill; original motion; draft
same row; same line; same file; same rank; same level; same category
series; chain; two reams (i.e. 1000 sheets of paper); verse; stanza
doesn't amount to doing (something); not significant enough to require (something); unnecessary
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
by all means; at all costs; absolutely
lovely; wonderful; nice; great; fantastic; superb
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (e.g. voice); fluent; eloquent
to become twisted; to grow distorted; to get sulky; to sulk; to grow bitter; to become embittered
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
restoration; repair; mending
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
cup (drinking vessel, measure, brassiere, prize, etc.)
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
breach of manners; breach of etiquette
to throw down; to throw out; to abandon; to resign; to give freely; to give generously