symbol used as a placeholder (either because a number of other words could be used in that position, or because of censorship); certain; unnamed; undisclosed
The End; Finis; completion; conclusion; full provision
each time it happens; at all such times
so to speak; so to call it; as it were; in a sense
fellow pupil; fellow apprentice
invitation; introduction; temptation
to fire oneself up; to give it one's all; to get psyched; to fire someone up (with scolding, corporal punishment, etc.); to rouse
not worth considering; out of the question
to draw (attention, sympathy, etc.); to attract (e.g. interest)
to worry about what lies ahead (based on the current situation); to look bleak (for the future); to not bode well
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
none of your business; not your concern
keep it up!; way to go!; you've got it!; that's it; attaboy!; attagirl!
with a bang; with a bam; with a wham
to jar; to creak; to grate
burdening; bearing; load (electrical, mechanical, etc.); stress; stress testing (of physical function or performance); provocative testing
negligent; careless; slipshod; slovenly; reckless; irresponsible
matter of time; question of time
to set aside; to keep in reserve; to hold on to
weather; look of the sky; situation; turn of affairs; signs
massing (of troops); gathering
removal (of a building, equipment, etc.); dismantling (e.g. a tent); striking (a stage set, camp, etc.); withdrawal (of troops); pulling out; evacuation
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert; quarantine
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
circumference; outskirts; environs; (computer) peripheral
holding one's ground; defending local authority
to rise (to a high position); to work one's way up; to push one's way up; to be promoted
great mistake; serious error; blunder; complete misunderstanding
noisily (from many people talking); in a commotion; with a rustling sound (of leaves, branches, etc.); with a rippling sound (of the surface of a lake, etc.); feeling a chill; with a chill (up one's spine)
becoming complicated; becoming involved; being intricate; becoming entangled; becoming jumbled; becoming mixed up
patient; having a long fuse
supple; flexible; elastic; graceful; elegant; refined
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
neat and clean; tidy; trim
to contract (to do); to undertake; to take on (work); (arch.) to take responsibility for; (arch.) to be liable for
surrounding countries; neighboring countries; neighbouring countries
to apply pressure (on); to bring pressure upon; to lean on
secret information; intelligence
activity (of a person, organization, animal, volcano, etc.); action; operation; moving picture
to flatter; to toady (to); to curry favor (with); to butter up; (lit.) to grind sesame seeds
to be satisfied; to find peace of mind; to feel good
meeting (face-to-face); seeing; visit; interview