to explain clearly; to give detailed instructions
to exercise one's authority as a (noun); to act as a (noun)
to spur (on); to expedite; to encourage
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
to sniff out; to get wind of
empty grain husk; immature ear (e.g. wheat); hollow object; unripe fruit
fully armed; armed to the teeth
to put in order; to arrange; to get ready; to prepare; to work out (e.g. business deal); to arrange (e.g. marriage)
fully prepared; all ready
to carry around; to carry on one's person
to take up space; to occupy space
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
same feeling; same sentiment; same opinion; sympathy; agreement; concurrence
to glide; to slide (e.g. on skis); to fail (an examination); to bomb (when telling a joke); to drop; to go down
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
to get to know each other; to make acquaintance
all present; all concerned; all of us
division into groups; separation into classes (e.g. of schoolchildren according to ability)
contacting; (making) contact; connection (with a train, bus, etc.); joining (a railway line, etc.); connection (between matters, incidents, etc.); relation
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
idea; plan; fancy; impulse; thought; whim
selection; choice; option
to go through; to pass through; to struggle through; to get through (difficulties, danger, etc.); to escape (through the cordon)
on the occasion of; circumstances; juncture
to go too far; to go past; to go to extremes; to overdo it
two classes; double; two sets
set of three; three sets; three classes
combination; assortment; matching (in a contest); pairing; combination
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
sharing; division; draw; tie
at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now
to come alive; to get going; to start to move
to listen carefully; to strain one's ears
(many) trees; every tree; all kinds of trees
to rock; to shake; to swing