unwillingly; reluctantly; grudgingly; shaking one's head in refusal (like a child)
how it came about; how it originated; how it happened; the origins of the imbroglio
(writ of) summons; subpoena; citation
private; confidential; informal; secret; (within the) family circle; (on the) inside
synthesis; combination; general; combined; synthesis; colligation
exaggeration; overstatement; saying too much; misstatement; slip of the tongue; gaffe
personality; style; appearance
special (case, etc.); exceptional; extraordinary
suburb; residential area on the outskirt of a city; commuter belt
flat; level; calm; tranquil; relaxed (sitting posture); comfortable
(earthenware) mortar (for grinding)
bleachers; grandstand; spectator seating
more than enough; more than ample; exhaustive
entrance; entering; admission; admittance
to stir up; to poke (the fire); to beat (an egg); to arouse (interest, feelings, etc.); to stir; to stoke
strength; power; proficiency; the strength of ... people; the strength of ... men
boasting of one's strength
self-control; self-restraint
highest peak; highest mountain; greatest authority; most prominent person; pinnacle (e.g. of art)
event; festivities; function; social gathering; auspices; opening
with profound (often hidden) meaning; pregnant with significance; meaningful; suggestive; interesting
suppressed laugh; smile; giggle; chuckle
to be consistent; to be coherent
opponent; adversary; the competition; the other side; one's enemy
competing (with each other) in creating (composing, drawing, writing, etc.); competition to produce an (artistic, literary, etc.) work
to gather (bringing something); to gather (to exchange something)
gazing steadily at; observing (a person) closely; maintain a watch over
reserve; spare; note; memorandum; duplicate; copy
to dislocate one's back; to be unable to stand up due to fear or surprise
to multiply; to crossbreed; to cross-breed; to mix (e.g. paint colours)
strength; solidity; firmness; armour; armor
steel frame; steel beam; steel girder
ranking equal with; comparing favourably with; comparing favorably with
shock absorption; buffer action; cushioning; buffer
traction; towing; hauling; driving (e.g. economic growth)
brake; (a) stop (to a development, behavior, etc.); (the) brakes
The End; Finis; completion; conclusion; full provision
to stretch (unbend) oneself