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ironically enough; as irony would have it; in a nice little twist

2

to beg forgiveness; to ask for someone's pardon; to ask for permission

2

to correct; to rectify; to reform; to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.); to adjust

9

hasty; rash; rushed; hurried; impatient; impetuous

5

to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb

17

mother; wife

15

to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way; to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct

4

hardness

3

X-ray

2

output (electrical, signal, etc.)

6

megawatt; MW

2

to be a match for; to rival; to equal; to compare with; to be equivalent to

6

arrangement (of resources); deployment; stationing; posting; disposition; configuration

9

in succession; one by one

6

not a little; not a few; considerable

1

different opinion; objection

2

one-by-one; separately; every single; each and every; without omission

6

disturbance; perturbation; derangement

2

scouting; reconnaissance

11

to drag in; to pull in

17

long way; distant place

1

from afar; over a great distance; all the way

2

peak; peek

1

amendment; correction; revision; modification; alteration; retouching

5

to attract; to draw near; to charm; to attract; to have a convulsion

3

flying column; detached force

6

shorthanded; short of hands; undermanned; insufficient (stock, money, etc.); in short supply; low

5

Staden

13

magnificent; grand; majestic; splendid

8

admiration; wonder; astonishment

3

honour; honor

8

calm; composed; cool; quiet

3

discernment; insight

6

sense; sensation; feeling; intuition

5

vigor; vigour; ardor; ardour; high spirits

1

one's best interests; one's own good

2

argument; discussion; theory (e.g. of evolution); doctrine; essay; treatise

4

to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in

6

so what?; what of it?; and?; why do you ask?

3

abundant; plentiful; rich; ample

6

student (esp. a university student)

3

theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse

7

doing ... until one goes bankrupt; doing ... until one goes broke; falling short of (one's reputation); failing to live up to (one's appearance); falling through (e.g. of a plan)

1

one's former teacher; one's old teacher

1

entrusting (everything to); leaving (a matter) entirely with

4

vanguard; advance guard

10

first match (in a series)

1

to sprain; to twist; to dampen (enthusiasm); to discourage; to dishearten

3

Droysen

7

wide; extensive; comprehensive; far-reaching; widespread

1