to scheme; to plan; to play a trick; to invent; to conspire; to frame up
even if ...; even supposing that ...; also as ...; also for ...; also from the position of ...
to the utmost; to the best of one's ability
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
cannot be helped; unavoidable
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
to get stuck with (some job); to end up with (something unpleasant)
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
safe; secure; certainly; surely; no thanks; I'm good
number one; first; best; most; game; round
measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion