to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat
ownership; dominion; ownership rights; proprietorship; property rights
infringement; violation; invasion; encroachment; trespass
stingy; mean; narrow-minded; petty; shabby; poor
given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate
seeing through (a trick, someone's mind, etc.)
to be to the point; to be pertinent
to praise; to commend; to compliment; to speak well of; to speak highly of