to become thin; to fade; to grow pale
nothing one can say (e.g. about something perfect); not a thing one can complain about; better than one could hope for
being left out; being ostracized
to sniff out; to get wind of
to take charge during someone's absence
principal occupation; main job; professional; an expert; I (of a government official, etc.); me
to float in the air; to be unfinished; to be unsettled; to be undecided
lightly (floating); buoyantly; puffing (on a pipe, cigarette, etc.); tooting (a trumpet, horn, etc.); blowing (a flute, whistle)
playing; play (margin between on and off, gap before pressing button or lever has an effect)
to badger; to pester; to beg
strong wind; high wind; moderate gale
to shorten; to narrow; to close; to shrink
complete change; about-face
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
bed hair; hair disarranged during sleep; habit of moving around in one's sleep; sleeping habit
passerby; pedestrian; foot passenger
large; large-sized; large-scale; big
(computer) monitor; consumer who comments on products, television programs, etc. (programmes); program or utility that monitors a program or activity
stationing (e.g. of troops); garrison
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
elite; best; pick; cream of the crop
decisive battle; deciding match; play-off
brethren; brothers; fellow countrymen; fellowman; compatriot
to whirl; to eddy; to be all jumbled together (feelings, thoughts, etc.); to surge; to sweep
in unison; as one; united
announcer; presenter; broadcaster; in-house television talent who does on-location fluff pieces for variety shows
sympathy; agreement with; alignment; conformity; tuning
wildly enthusiastic; crazy (about something)
feeling chilly; nervous; anxious; frightened
only the results matter; it's all about the results
in; at; on; as for; regarding; with regards to
ultimate weapon; one's final trump card
to use; to make use of; to utilize; to utilise
certainly; surely; definitely
to overcome (opposition); to push past; to force one's way; to press and cut
right-wing (politics); extreme right-wing group; right wing (bird, plane, etc.); right field; right flank; right fielder; high rank
town; city; municipal; urban
deployment; disposition; posting; stationing
affliction; hardship; difficulty; suffering; trouble