keeping an alternative up one's sleeve; two-stage preparation
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you (for your hard work); I appreciate your efforts
how much; how many; however (much); no matter how; what matters is ...; it all comes down to ...
accidental death; casualty
convenient; favorable; favourable; expedient; expedience
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
crescent moon; young moon
clergyman; churchman; clergy
true feelings; real intention; one's heart; one's right mind; one's senses; one's conscience
to be violated; to be corrupted; to be polluted; to be stained
thorough; exhaustive; complete
a-ha-ha (laughing loudly)
of good character; kindhearted; good-natured
face; mug; surface; cheek meat; (arch.) cheek; (arch.) cheeks
vulgar person; low-life; sleazebag; (arch.) lowly person; (arch.) person of humble rank; (arch.) peasant
to drool; to dribble; to slobber
to be broken; to break; to break (down); to stop working; to fall through (of a plan, deal, etc.); to collapse
doll; puppet; marionette; puppet (person under the control of another); straw man; yes-man
oh!; ah!; oh dear!; good grief!; dear me!; thank God!
self-respect; prudence; not acting rashly; taking care of oneself; being careful with one's health
success or failure; outcome; result
safety; welfare; well-being
passing (an exam); pass; success; meeting (specifications, standards, etc.); passing (inspection); qualification
(game pieces, soldiers, etc.) under one's control
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
to do what one is told to (esp. of a child); to take someone's advice; to listen to what someone says; to do what one wants something (one's body, legs, etc.) to do; to work as expected (e.g. of a machine); to obey (one)
ease of use; user-friendliness; usability; utility; convenience
(having) two choices; choice between two things
here and there; various places; all around; muddled; confused; in the wrong order
prices of commodities; prices (in general); cost-of-living
to make a great fuss; to raise a hue and cry; to make an uproar; to clamour
occasion; time; circumstances; (in) case (of); when
nick in a blade (sword, knife); chip in a blade
substitute article; back-up
boorish; unrefined; rustic; uncouth; clumsy; brusque
emotional attachment; attitude (expressing emotion); meditative pose (e.g. an actor); posing for effect
repair; mending; fixing; servicing