watchful waiting; careful supervision
to ask a question; to begin to ask a question
present stage; current phase; current rank; present grade
comprehensive; composite; all-embracing
to accept (e.g. an explanation); to be satisfied (with); to assent (to)
calm, cool, and collected; level and calm
to press for an answer; to shower questions on someone
to make a speech; to address
to coax; to cajole; to wheedle; to roll up and put into (something); to bundle up
to admonish; to persuade; to warn; to remonstrate
brothers and sisters; siblings
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
established (existing) policy (procedure(s))
to look through; to hold up to the light; to make an opening; to leave space; to fart without making a sound
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
disenchantment; apathy; spoiled fun; turn-off
to be at a loss for words
godsend; lifesaver; timely offer; windfall
ending; conclusion; join; union; knot; knotting
to hand over; to transfer; to give up (e.g. one's seat); to give way; to yield; to concede
priority; order of precedence
practical problem; practical matter
harmful effect; harmful influence; evil practice; abuse; malady
crisis response; emergency response
total; complete; all-out; general; extensive; full-scale
disadvantage; drawback; demerit; bad point; minus
dead person; deceased person
to pass down (a story) from generation to generation; to hand down
trivial; not amounting to much; not a big deal
approximately; about; only; nothing but; just (finished, etc.)
reflection (light, image, situation, attitude, etc.); reflecting; influence; application (e.g. of an update)
requital of a favour (favor); repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)
to incorporate; to include; to fill (a vessel) with
from what I've heard; according to reports; from what they say
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
(with a) thump; (hanging) straight down