delay; lag; postponement; falling behind
to doubt; to think (something is) doubtful; to wonder; to be suspicious
to accept; to receive (an application); to (be able to) take (food, medicine, etc.); to bear; to be affected by; to take damage from
to accomplish; to finish; to carry through; to follow through
to climb over; to get over; to surmount; to overcome; to surpass; to overtake
human; human-like; as a person
estrangement; neglect; alienation; casting out; ostracism; giving the cold shoulder
battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict
I've got to be going; I must go
this; our; the ... in question; right; justice; fairness
life-and-death matter; an emergency or crisis where survival is threatened
enforcement; implementation; putting into practice; carrying out; operation; working (e.g. working parameters)
without delay; promptly; immediately; forthwith
quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift
to entwine; to twine around; to coordinate (with); to arrest
declaration; proclamation; announcement
pair; couple; antithesis; counter for items that come in pairs; counter for sets (of clothes, small furniture, utensils, etc.)
rate; ratio; comparatively; contrary to expectations
rejection; negation; voting down
to start for home; to head for home; to make for home
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
to drift; to float; to waft (e.g. a scent); to hang in the air; to be in the air (e.g. a feeling or mood); to wander; to walk around aimlessly
conjugal relations; conjugal affection
ignorant of the ways of the world
world; society; people; the public
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
unpleasant; disagreeable; displeasing; uncomfortable; unhappy
to make someone drink; to force someone to drink; to serve (alcohol); to treat someone (to drinks); to be drinkable (esp. of alcohol); to be palatable
perfectly; right on the mark; spot on; enough; sufficiently; thoroughly
blunt; to the point; direct; outspoken; frank
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped
treachery; betrayal; perfidy
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
moving; changing residence; change of address
squad leader; group leader; team leader
(governmental) supervisor of teachers
interested person; volunteer; supporter
great admiration; deep respect
warp; curvature; curve; arch