of uncertain meaning; ambiguous; cryptic; nonsensical; incomprehensible; perplexing
to like; to love; to be fond of
brood parasitism (planting one's eggs in another bird's nest, as demonstrated by the cuckoo, etc.)
to take off; to jump; to take the plunge; to decide; to step out of the ring
to go to the top; to climb to the top; to ascend to the top; to be engrossed in; to be very enthusiastic about; to be infatuated with
marriage ceremony; wedding; nuptials
after having come this far; now that we've come this far
to drag into; to pull into; to lure inside; to win over; to entice into
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together