middle of a month; second third of a month; 11th to 20th day of a month
deadline; closing; cofferdam; closed (door, window, etc.)
dark; dull; unsatisfactory; dissatisfying; unattractive; unappealing
conduct; behavior; behaviour
binary number system; base-2
to start writing; to begin (a book, letter, etc.)
practical; realistic; pragmatic
compatibility; conformance; fitness; adaptability
excess or deficiency; too much or too little
troubled face; worried expression
non-conforming process; noncompliant; incompatible
millions; several million; a few million
steering (of a boat); steerage
being unable to read the situation; being unable to pick up on the mood of a conversation
getting on board; sailor; seaman
omitting (reluctantly); leaving out; dropping; giving up (reluctantly); parting with; sharing
rough (estimate, outline, etc.); broad; general; generous; openhanded
applications; uses; how to operate; operation procedures
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; mysterious; meaningless
bearded face; unshaven face; hairy face
to harvest; to reap; to take in; to gather in; to adopt (e.g. idea); to accept (e.g. advice)
circuitous; roundabout; indirect
false accusation; pretext; picking a quarrel; committing oneself
flexible; lithe; soft; pliable
foundation; root; basis; root and trunk
step (of a staircase, etc.); running board (of a bus, train); step (movement); pace; (dance) step; step (in a process)
emigration and immigration
reception center (e.g. for refugees) (centre)
Prussian blue; deep blue; dark blue; ultramarine
heavy outfit designed to keep out the cold
feeling a sudden chill; feeling a shiver; feeling sudden surprise (fright, horror, etc.); shuddering