fault; weakness; flaw; crux (of a matter); difficult point; point of contention
heating power; thermal power; firepower
to become fraught with emotion
aim; goal; prospect; outlook
to take responsibility (for a fallout); to accept the blame; to take the blame
disreputable; scandalous; disgraceful
to hold a grudge; to hold something against someone
shifting the responsibility (for something) on to (someone); passing the buck
defense; defence; pleading; advocacy
by all means; at all costs; absolutely
treasure; precious article; picture of a treasure ship; money; cash
repayment; reimbursement; refund; redemption
grown-up (manner, etc.); mature; adult
to have (someone) by the short hairs; to have something on (someone)
doubtful; questionable; uncertain; disputable; suspicious
being very active; being very useful; playing a very active part; making a spectacular showing; great efforts; splendid work
as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not
spotlight; public eye; public's attention; goldfish bowl
to awaken; to arouse from sleep; to bring to one's senses; to disabuse (someone of); to sober up
piece of junk; worn-out article; clumsy; useless; dismantled car; hitting (with fist)
therefore; consequently; accordingly; for that reason
small child; pipsqueak; short person; midget; small animal; runt
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
to listen repeatedly; to listen again; to ask a question in return; to ask again; to ask for a repeated explanation
bitter (e.g. criticism); sharp; biting; severe; scathing; harsh
to add fuel to the fire; to make things worse; to stir things up
wild; freakish; madcap; crazy; hysterical
meeting up; gathering; assembly; set
continuation; rest (of the story, work, etc.); flow (e.g. of a piece of writing); pacing (of a story); succession (of); sequence
great; grand; magnificent; outstanding; mighty
it doesn't matter what; anything is fine
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout