other self; alter ego; part of oneself (in someone or something else); incarnations of Buddha
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
attack; assault; raid; criticism; censure; denunciation
to play dumb; to feign ignorance; to play the fool; to be in one's dotage
pessimism; disappointment
soon; in a moment; nearby; close; direct; spot transaction
to touch; to come in contact with; to receive (e.g. visitor); to attend to; to receive (news); to get; to encounter
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)
between-season wear; spring and autumn clothing; together; condition; situation; -ish
battle of wits; contest of wits
intimate friend; close friend; bosom buddy; chum
probe each other; sound each other out
friendship; fellowship; camaraderie
to want; to wish for; to request; to demand; to seek; to search for
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
to accept; to receive; to agree
to believe implicitly; to believe firmly
to deepen; to heighten; to intensify
trouble; bother; annoyance; to be troubled (by); to be bothered (by); to be inconvenienced (by)
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
United Kingdom; Britain; Great Britain; England
nationality; citizenship; nationality (ship, airplane, etc.); registration; flag
to probe; to search; to sound out; to investigate
growth; breeding; growing up (in, as); upbringing
to live (of humans); to reside; to inhabit; to dwell; to abide
to break; to be smashed; to split; to crack; to be divided (opinion, vote, etc.); to split (e.g. of a party); to come to light
to press; to oppress; to dominate; to overwhelm
set; set meal; combo-meal; hairdo
earning the first (runs); preoccupation
basis for decision; evidence for judging
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
victory goes to the one who makes the first move; being quick to take action leads to victory; the early bird gets the worm
bright place; the light; the open; light of day; public knowledge
to pass (of time); to elapse
incompetence; inefficiency; inability; incompetent person
with all due respect; I'm sorry, but ...; I'm afraid ...
to tuck one's tail between one's legs; to admit defeat; to turn tail (and run)
able; capable; competent; talented; efficient
how many people; a number of people
knowing; (an) acquaintance
appearance (in the eyes of society); decency
management; (executive) staff; leaders; leadership; top brass; upper echelons
most part; greater part; majority
to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent