lukewarm; tepid; disagreeably warm (e.g. bath)
plans are but plans; the schedule is not decided
once; for a short time; briefly; (arch.) one morning
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
in tatters; in pieces; wiped out
in short; in brief; to sum up; ultimately; in the end; in the long run
to be stubborn; to be obstinate; to be perverse; to not give in
talk; dialogue; conversation
provisional; temporary; tentative; interim
(excessively) easy video game; easy-to-beat game; something easy to do; something that presents no challenge; trivial thing
to tear off; to pluck off; to take forcibly
fee contingent upon success; contingency fee; completion bonus
important task; important role; major part (in a film, play, etc.); leading role; high-scoring combination
journey; route of a journey
winning over; placation; gentle persuasion
to be in danger of; to be liable to; to be at risk of
to understand; to appreciate; to interpret
following (in the footsteps of); catching up with; coming level with
to coax; to cajole; to wheedle; to roll up and put into (something); to bundle up
disqualification; unfitness; noncompliance
nervous temperament; worrier's disposition
single-minded; intent; determined; wholehearted; earnest; devoted (to)
to be dizzy; to feel faint; to feel giddy
hierarchical relationship; superior-subordinate relationship; senior-junior relationship
to faint; to swoon; to be astounded; to astonished; to have a busy time; to be hectic
highlight (scene); high point; climax; show-off scene (of an actor in a play)
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
use of seductive techniques to attain one's ends (usu. of women)
refusal; rejection; denial; veto
good; excellent; sufficient; enough; profitable (deal, business offer, etc.); beneficial
(on) one's own; (by) oneself
area (measurement); square measure; size (of land); floor space
to strike (with a stick, whip, etc.); to hit; to punch; to go to (a place to eat, drink, etc.)
madly in love; completely charmed (by); head over heels (for); from the heart; entirely; completely
makings (of); aptitude; talent; nature; character; temperament
sleeping outdoors; sleeping out in the open air; camping