entrusting (everything to); leaving (a matter) entirely with
having done that; if that is done; if it is done in that way
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
to arrange beforehand; to make a sign to each other; to conspire
called; named; as many as; as much as; all ...; every single ...
so-so; passable; now, now; there, there; my, my; oh my!
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
to chide; to rebuke; to reprove
to take measures; to take steps
to groan; to moan; to roar; to howl; to hum (engine, wind, etc.); to buzz; to ooh and aah (in admiration)
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
small; fine; detailed; stingy
dumbfounded; speechless; flabbergasted; openmouthed (with surprise)
the latter; the second; successor; descendant
to look out on; to overlook; to face (a situation, crisis, etc.); to meet (e.g. death); to deal with (an issue); to attend (e.g. a function)
preparedness; readiness; mental attitude; frame of mind
to do for (the sake of someone else)
with all due respect; I'm sorry, but ...; I'm afraid ...
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
going around in circles; circling a temple; roll-call vote
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
to break; to smash; to defeat; to destroy; to eliminate
concession; conciliation; compromise
to accept; to receive; to agree
to reach out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to get involved in; to embark on; to start a fight; to get physical with
(common) use (of a language, currency, etc.); current use; to be accepted (e.g. of a way of thinking); to work (of an excuse, trick, etc.); going in and out; entrance and exit
to mesh (of gears, cogs, etc.); to engage with each other; to bite each other; to be on the same wavelength; to mesh
relatives; one's family; friends; members of the same organization; followers; henchmen
sounding each other out; probing each other
contribution (furthering a goal or cause); services (to a cause); paying tribute; tribute
whitewashing; glossing over; lip service; (arch.) deftly finishing up; (arch.) putting on the final touches
papier-mâché tiger (toy with a loose, wobbly head); paper tiger; someone (or something) who is all bark and no bite; man of straw
to breathe out; to exhale
pure; true; genuine; unmixed
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
discourtesy; impoliteness; excuse me; goodbye; to leave; to be rude
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
tolerant; generous; lenient; broad-minded; magnanimous
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
euphemistic; circumlocutory; periphrastic; roundabout; indirect
watchful waiting; careful supervision