other side; other party; other end (e.g. of phone connection); opposition
situation; outlook; one's allegiance; affiliation; position
weir; bonds; fetters; ties of obligation
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
gossip; corner of the mouth
(wrestling) ring; forum (e.g. for discussion); sandbag; gabion
father; dad; papa; pa; pop; daddy
to adhere to; to stick to; to keep close to; to go along with; to get involved with; to be thick with
opposition; resistance; antagonism; reverse; opposite; inverse
encouragement; promotion; inducement; incitement; stimulation
the future (usually distant); future tense; the world to come
huh?; eh?; what?; oh; hey!; look!
to be fickle; to be frivolous; to be flippant; to be flighty; to be giddy; to be restless
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
the more I think about it; the more one thinks about it
ambition; aspiration; sinister designs; treachery
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
prey; catch; kill; spoils; trophy; loot
application; entry; request; subscription; offer; proposal
backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
disfavor; disfavour; disinheritance
to suffer; to receive (kindness, rebuke, support); to sustain (damage)
instantly; immediately; equals; means; oneness (of two opposing things); inseparability
ruin; fall; collapse; downfall; bankruptcy
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
to score points with (a person)
flaring up; bursting into flames
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
fixed period; fixed term; regular; periodic; fixed-term commuter pass; fixed-term deposit
to visit; to call on; to pay a visit to
journey; trip; travels; during the journey; on the way; while travelling
to take the initiative; to forestall; to beat to the punch
handsome young man; Adonis
heir; heiress; inheritor; successor
no!; no no!; no, not at all
to speak (of something); to be effective; to be powerful; to mean everything
mistress; kept woman; concubine
dangerous; risky; awful; terrible; terrific; amazing
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
clear; clearing (a bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
chance to win; opportunity to win; chance of victory
poor-quality; low-quality; shoddy; low-grade