to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
forfeiture; seizure; confiscation; impounding
curtain; bunting; act (in play)
to rub; to scrub; to scrape
having nothing to do; having time on one's hands (and not knowing what to do); being at a loose end; being bored
journal; magazine; periodical
release; unleashing; liberation; deallocation (of computer memory)
settlement; solution; resolution
originator; ringleader; perpetrator; main culprit; person responsible
it's probably so; it stands to reason
true state; actual condition; reality
no matter for; without regard to; whatever the ...
fame; reputation; popularity; rumour (rumor); talk
fall; decline; lowering; deterioration; degradation
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
details; particulars; detailed; specific; close-up view (of a digitally displayed map); zoomed-in view
barking up the wrong tree; calling at the wrong house
full of confidence; brimming with (self-)confidence; having great faith in oneself
withering; shrivelling; shrinking; atrophy; contraction
bad influence; negative influence
average (normal, ordinary) year; every year; annually
construction at top speed
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
to be shy; to be bashful; to feel awkward; to feel embarrassed
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
form (as opposed to substance); formality; method; system; format; mode
(one's) figure; build; physique; style
victory or defeat; issue (of battle); outcome
left and right; right and left; (asserting) control; influence; one's attendants; people accompanying one
opening to the public; making available to the public; putting on display; exhibiting; showing (play, movie, etc.); holding (interview, etc.)
day in question; appointed day; that very day; the day (of issue, publication, etc.)
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
to take pains; to take time for someone; to do work for someone; to go to trouble for someone
combination; assortment; matching (in a contest); pairing; combination
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
besides; in addition; also; moreover