to go easy on somebody; to be easygoing; to be lenient
reading out and comparing (e.g. proofs against a manuscript); read-through (of a script)
having sociable manners; sociable
to cling to ... in tears; to beg ... in tears; to appeal; to throw oneself on someone's mercy
having one's guard up; not showing weak points; (of women) resisting attempts of being hit on; being distrustful of potential love interests; prudish
to take the lead (of a group of people); to lead (a toast, cheer, etc.); to sing the leading notes of a song after which others join in
depending on; dependent upon; relying on
to follow suit; to imitate or follow someone blindly; to ride on someone's back; to ride someone's coattails; to take advantage (e.g. of another's popularity)
calculation; estimation; computation
publicity (information) activities; public relations
(emotional) backbone; support; backbone (of a network)
good bye; I'm off; see you later
to flush out (game, etc.); to drive (animals); to beat; to hunt down
timid; faint-hearted; wimpish
to grow in severity; to grow increasingly severe
to hold aloft (e.g. a sword); to brandish
stiff neck; stiff shoulders
inquisitive (e.g. look); questioning; quizzical; interrogative
to establish a lead; to distinguish (between); to ascertain or tell the difference (between); to discriminate
what one desires; what one hopes for; suits me well; could ask for nothing better; bring it on
I told you so; you see that?
cracking sound (e.g. cracking one's knuckles); crunching sound
mudslinging contest; mudslinging match
optimist; easy-going person
ten to one; nine cases out of ten
no matter what happens; in any circumstances; at any price
tight-lipped; able to keep a secret
to employ; to hire (a servant)
can't help worrying; besides myself with worry
riches; wealth; resources; lottery
caged bird; person whose freedom has been restricted (esp. a prostitute, mistress, concubine, etc.)
to be tired of waiting; to wait impatiently