to pull oneself together; to collect oneself (after a failure); to regain control (of oneself)
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
rest; break; recreation; recuperation; convalescence
contract; compact; agreement
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
to be scheduled to (do); to be expected to (do)
to tie; to bind; to bear (fruit); to close (e.g. deal); to confirm; to connect (two distant places); to close tightly
to understand; to make out
(item of) equipment; accessories (bike, auto)
making (a new suit, dress, etc.); having (something) made; buying new; new tune; new melody; new composition
to rage; to storm (at); to be furious; to enthuse; to speak enthusiastically; to speak with vigour
ability; performance; efficiency
to exceed (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to surpass; to be more than; to be better than
(it was) not until; (it was) only when
unprecedented; never happened before; first time in history
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
guard; protector; defensive armament; personal armor (armour)
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth
trembling; getting nervous; excited; thrilled
to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
search; lookup; hunt; (item of) research; exploration; investigation
reopening; resumption; restarting
to live; to make a living; to get on with
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (somebody) for advice
policy; course; plan (of action); magnetic needle
current; urgent; to confront (an issue); to face (up to something); for the meantime; at present
travelling on foot; traveling on foot; travelling all over
easy; likely to ...; have a tendency to ...; easy to ...
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
ability; capacity; capability; physical strength
to collect; to assemble; to gather
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
several; a number of; quantity; amount; counting; figures; number
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
relation; connection; relevance
not exceeding; and downward; below (e.g. standard); under (e.g. a level); the below-mentioned; the following