to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
dinner party; ceremonial dinner; dinner meeting (or lunch, breakfast)
grasping; seizing; holding; commanding; having control over
polite; courteous; hospitable
of all (things, people, places, days, etc.)
to tear off; to rip off; to peel off
of late; lately; this part; this point; here
to lend an ear to; to listen to
to admit fault; to admit one is wrong
consistent; unchanging from beginning to end
to fuss over; to be particular about; to be obsessive about; to be fixated on; to obstruct; to hinder
to abbreviate; to omit; to take; to capture
supreme leader; ultimate leader
veteran; battle-worn; schooled by adversity in many battles; rich in experience
to chide; to rebuke; to reprove
to be annoyed (by); to be offended (at); to be irritated (with)
reasonableness (esp. of children); obedience
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual
to not give in; to be obstinate; to be stubborn; to be perverse
this, that and the other; this and that
screaming; squawking; squealing; loud complaining; noisy conversation
to fulfill one's responsibilities
near; close; beside; third person
to experience chest pain; to have a pain in one's chest; to feel sick at heart; to have one's heart ache; to be anguished
encouragement (as an abstract concept); stimulation
last night; the previous night; night before (Christmas, etc.); eve (of festival, major event, etc.)
to grapple with; to wrestle with; to engage in a bout; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to come to grips with; to work hard on
youngster; neophyte; greenhorn
best; extra-fine; superfine; exceptionally; extraordinarily; by far
actor; actress; player; performer
lack of physical exercise; insufficient exercise; inactivity
excess flesh; surplus fat; flab