matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
to drive away; to turn away; to send away; to repel; to repulse
harsh; severe (e.g. criticism, verbal attack); sweeping denunciation
resignation; leaving office; leaving work (e.g. at the end of the day)
to cling to; to depend on; to embrace; to hug
pause; suspension; rest; stoppage
bargaining chip; bargaining tool
prognostic symptoms; after-effect
unlimited; unrestricted; limitless
clear weather; fine weather; formal; ceremonial; cleared of suspicion
constant attendance; uninterrupted supervision; staying with someone all the time
(nature of a) crime; (criminal) charge
written word; written language
measured amount (esp. of medicine); dosing; manner of seasoning; making adjustments based on experience; doing something by feel
meticulous; careful; discreet; scrupulous; prudent
awareness of things around one; ability to understand what is going on around oneself; judgment; judgement; discretion
business that exploits its employees (e.g. through unpaid overtime)
quarrel; feud; wrangling; snarling (at each other)
interview (i.e. television, newspaper, etc.)
illustrated (with photographs)
to fray one's nerves; to wear out one's nerves; to frazzle one's nerves; to be a nervous wreck
destructive power; destructive energy; destructive force
to empty; to vacate; to evacuate
initialization; initialisation; formatting; resetting
ruins of a fire; fire-devastated area
to feign ignorance; to pretend to be ignorant of; to play innocent; to brazen it out
email software; email program; mail program
settlement; conclusion; summary
uncool; unsophisticated; unfashionable; out of fashion; tacky
to leave (someone) alone; to leave to oneself; to leave (someone) be
looking good; sounding good; (of) good appearance
leaving a club; quitting a club
dispatch; despatch; deployment; temporary employee (esp. from an agency); temporary worker; agency temp
cast (play, film, etc.); cast (e.g. type conversion)
encouragement; inspiration; rousing; stirring up; raising (e.g. morale)
shout (of encouragement, etc.); yell (used to time or encourage activity, e.g. "Heave ho!")