absurd; nonsensical; preposterous
self-satisfaction; (self-)complacency; smugness
agglutination; adhesion; fusion; combination; blending; uniting
to abbreviate; to abridge; to omit; to leave out; to take; to capture
pushing back one's opponent while locked in close quarters; having a tendency towards; being close to
dissenting opinion; opposite viewpoint; contraview
surely; certainly; without doubt
one lump; one body; one group
one's field of expertise; one's strong area
to carry; to bring (to a place)
preparedness; readiness; mental attitude; frame of mind
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
in that respect; on that point; in that regard
perfect (for); ideal; just right; most suitable; tailor-made
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
voice quality; type of voice
treatment; reception; service; working conditions; salary; pay
declaration of war; proclamation of war
two blessings at once; flanked by two beautiful women
coming and going; traffic; road; street; association; socializing
sexy; popular; well-liked
bond (between people); (emotional) ties; bonds; tether; fetters
eternity; perpetuity; permanence; immortality
dress coordination; costume coordination; fitting session; costume fitting
same time; simultaneous; concurrent; synchronous
to take home; to carry home; to bring back home; to take out (e.g. food)
consideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion
to evade (questions); to reply evasively; to beat around the bush; to throw up a smoke screen
to cause offence (offense); to create hard feelings
to delay; to put off; to procrastinate
curious onlookers; rubbernecks
peaceful; quiet; uneventful
costume; fancy dress; masquerade; converted (cruiser)
to call in; to invite; to bring in
to attract public attention; to create a stir; to arouse interest
full house; all seats occupied; fully occupied
softly; mildly; gently; politely
impudent; shameless; brazen; cheeky; presumptuous
combat power; fighting strength