to combine; to join; to tie on; to attach with a knot; to bind (e.g. an address)
early (prompt) settlement; swift resolution; speedy solution
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it
simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
an issue being settled; a case being closed
single word; a few words; brief comment
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
looking pale; looking unwell
conversation (just) between you and me; confidential talk
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
promotion; advancement; rising in rank
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
resolution of an incident; solution to a (criminal) case
to make up for; to compensate for; to indemnify; to recompense; to redeem (e.g. a fault); to atone for
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
beginning; outset; first; onset
idea; notion; sense (e.g. of duty); resignation; preparedness; observation and contemplation
to deceive (with words); to cajole; to talk into; to explain away (e.g. unpleasant evidence); to argue away; to wheedle
indicates emotion or admiration; indicates emphasis; I; me; wah!; boo!
then; and then; and; if so; because then; if that's the case
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
to see through; to see the true nature of something
on the contrary; far from it; if anything; in fact; instead
to threaten; to menace; to frighten (into doing)
to not know how to act or what to do; to be at a loss
killing a would-be avenger; having the tables turned on someone (e.g. by a challenger); being beaten at one's own game
any more; any further; any better; any longer
trick that may deceive a child; transparent ploy; mere child's play; kid stuff; puerile trick
to earn (income); to make (money); to score (points, victory); to gain (time); to work hard (at one's job); to labor
futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness
to prepare; to provide; to set up; to establish; to organize
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
to make an appearance; to show up
(animal) feed; fodder; pet food; bait; lure; enticement
to scatter; to sprinkle; to distribute (handbills, etc.); to spread (rumours, etc.); to give the slip; to throw off
to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to
aah!; ooh!; oh no!; oh boy!