outrageous; preposterous; most improper; most unreasonable; inexcusable; unpardonable
doubtful; questionable; uncertain; disputable; suspicious
flavoring; flavouring; fragrance; perfume; condolence gift
if one is unlucky; if one is careless
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
sincere; earnest; serious
proposal; motion; recommendation
to palm off; to force a sale
completely; absolutely; totally; (not) at all
to duck one's head; to pull in one's head; to duck down; to shrug one's shoulders
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; indifferent; half-hearted; dispirited
expertise; specialized knowledge; technical knowledge; expert knowledge
finally; at last; at length; barely; narrowly; hardly
to draw in; to take in; to retract; to withdraw; to take back (e.g. words)
skillful; clever; versatile; handy
to bend; to warp; to lose heart
war readiness; combat preparedness; readiness for battle
arrangements; plan; programme; program; preparations
mixed with; mingled with; interspersed with; dashed with; sprinkled with
chance; opportunity; machine; aircraft; counter for aircraft; counter for (remaining) lives
to count up; to enumerate
utmost limits; extremity; limit
pseudo; quasi; artificial; simulated
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant; ordinary; normal; regular
exit; way out; outlet; vent
closing in on (the enemy, first place, etc.); coming close to; pressing hard; pressing hard (e.g. with a question); taking to task; grilling
to launch a surprise attack
powerlessness; helplessness; incompetence; ineffectiveness
honorific affix; honorific prefix
delightful; satisfying; gratifying; brisk; piquant
to give up (all thoughts of); to abandon; to despair of; to make up one's mind; to make a decision; to decide
spewing; gushing; spouting; eruption; effusion
to come apart; to unravel; to come loose; to become disarrayed (e.g. of hair)