information; (brief) notice; letting someone know; first report; initial report
another day; some other day
someone (something) not to be trifled with
acquaintance; making someone's acquaintance
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
coloured paper; colored paper
call; visit; inquiry; enquiry; question
to change completely; to change suddenly
severe; strict; tough; hard
reservation; putting on hold; deferment
now that; since; so long as; because
degradation over time; time-related deterioration
by all rights; legally speaking; properly speaking
time travel; leaping through time
to become coarse (e.g. of a texture); to turn rough; to turn gritty; to become sandy
to slacken; to loosen; to relax; to slack off (e.g. one's work, attention); to not put one's heart in
trembling (with fear, anger, etc.); shivering (with cold); shaking; quivering
absentmindedly; dazedly; vaguely
stopping functioning; being out of service
mechanism; mechanics; machines; mechanic
current; urgent; to confront (an issue); to face (up to something); for the meantime; at present
roughly; approximately; (cutting) in one stroke; (breaking apart) with vigour; (cutting) deeply; (splitting) wide open
crisply; with a crunch; refreshingly; sharply; candidly; frankly
successfully; with success
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
inveigling; ensnaring; enticement; cajoling
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
shoes strictly prohibited
to find a clear solution; to come to a clean decision; to give a clear explanation; to divide exactly (without remainder); to divide evenly
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
crisp (e.g. potato chip, fried fish, etc.); crunchy; grumpily; touchily; scratching