to insert; to interrupt; to slip in a word; to harbor (e.g. doubts); to harbour
to shake; to jolt; to shake (e.g. the political world); to disturb; to put off a batter (by varying one's type of pitch)
stone weight (as used on pickle-tub covers); weight (as used in balances)
malicious; scheming; black-hearted; cruel (contrary to outward behavior); sly; black-hearted
small number; few; minority
to exchange; to replace; to shift personnel; to replace one person with another
to be of benefit; to be beneficial; to be useful; to do one good; to be good for one
sparing a life; clemency; reconsideration of an employee's dismissal
having no relation with whatsoever; having nothing to do with; alien
likability; favorability; popularity
to listen carefully; to strain one's ears
commander; commanding officer; CO
private; foot soldier; infantryman; underling; low level worker; minor player
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups
to punish; to penalize; to penalise
insisting (unreasonably); obstinate insistence; far-fetched argument; arguing against all reason
to attack; to assault; to challenge; to take on; to be bold; to be audacious
proper; appropriate; due; suitable
cooperativeness; spirit of cooperation
lapse; abatement; invalidation; expiration; expiry; becoming void
good performance; good work; great success
to crush (with one's hands); to kill a proposal; to shelve; to table (remove from consideration)
decisive blow; game-winning hit (e.g. in baseball)
to be; to come; to go; to be (doing)
to satisfy (one); to meet (one's) desire
unconcernedly; nonchalantly; shamelessly; brazenly
a mere ...; only a ...; insignificant
military force; military strength
roundabout; indirect; circuitous; ignorant (of the world)
coarse, low-grade tea; tea (often used when offering someone a cup)
to be palatable; to suit one's taste
amusement; fun; brief entertainment
impudent; brazen; shameless; bold
sweetness; sugary taste; sweets; dessert; charm; appeal
impudent; shameless; brazen; forward; audacious; cheeky
not non-existent; not completely lacking; there is some; certainly existent
underling; person of low standing; grunt; petty (work, official, etc.); minor; lowly
just made; fresh (e.g. from the oven); newly built (e.g. house); brand-new