gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
to put on the brakes; to put a stop to
to go out and away; to leave
mincing; cutting; rapping (a percussion instrument); beating; shredded tobacco; interval
presentation (of a passport, ID, etc.); showing; production (e.g. of documents); presentation (of a plan, response, etc.); bringing up; citing (an example)
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
accomplishment; execution
even in the worst case; no matter how bad things get; whatever happens; under any circumstances
to be useful; to be helpful; to serve the purpose
such ... as; or some such
inexperienced person; novice; greenhorn; green hand
to resolve; to make up one's mind; to decide
to make an enemy (of); to turn (someone) into an enemy; to antagonize
(suffering) damage; injury; harm
as you please; in any way you like; as you wish
to thrust down; to push off
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
quickly; calmly; intently
(wrestling) ring; forum (e.g. for discussion); sandbag; gabion
fetters; shackles; hobbles; encumbrance; hindrance; burden
pieces; scraps; disconnected
quickly; promptly; immediately; indifferently; coldly
board-shaped; plank-shaped; sheet-shaped
flexibility; pliability; softness; elasticity
hasty; rash; impatient; restless; quick (to draw conclusions, make decisions, etc.)
steep peak; steep ridge; high rugged mountain
game master (person who organizes and oversees a role-playing game); GM
stout; well-fleshed; well-built; well-padded; plump
thawing of snow; thaw; thaw (in relations)
pungent; irritating; acrid
irritant odor; irritant odour; irritating smell (odor, odour)
cannot be undone; can't be recovered from