appetizer; starter; hors d'oeuvre
uneasiness; vague apprehension; premonition
to hasten to join; to hurry to visit
jumping straight to the business, ...; I know this is abrupt, but ...; let's skip the pleasantries; getting to the point
peace conference; peace negotiations
to be undeserved; to be more than one deserves; to be more than one can handle
important task; important role; major part (in a film, play, etc.); leading role; high-scoring combination
famous; noted; renowned; celebrated; well-known
(period of) a year; during the era (of)
agreement; stipulation; contract
to become excited; to grow lively
cease-fire; truce; armistice
to feel chilly; to be afraid; to be frightened; to be nervous
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
to hold fast; to protect to the end
to comb down; to smooth down
matter of time; question of time
useless; vain; aimless; idle
being rampant; being widespread; being prevalent; walking sideways; staggering; striding
country; territory; domain; realm
to torment; to punish; to treat harshly; to beat up; to give a drubbing; to cause damage to
(an) unknown; unknown number; variable; unknown quantity; not yet known
to weigh (one thing against another); to compare (the relative merits of two options); (lit.) to weigh (something) on scales; to try to have it both ways; to play a double game; to have two strings to one's bow
real intention; true motive; true will; original intention; original purpose; original hope
at least; at most; (even) just
evacuation; withdrawal; revocation; repeal; retreat
reduction (esp. in price or cost); diminution; abatement
appeal; entreaty; request
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly; (not) readily; (not) right away; (not) immediately
relief; mitigation; alleviation; relaxation (of restrictions, tensions, etc.); easing; softening
to jump up; to leap up; to fly up (into the sky); to soar up; to jump ahead; to skip ahead
cheerful expression; pleased look; joyful look
even; even if ...; even though ...; because ...; as ...; with the purpose of ...
intention; inclination; mind; idea; wish; view
to draw (water); to ladle; to pour (into a cup); to drink (together); to consider (feelings, the situation, etc.); to sympathize with
price offered; offering price
to be extremely polite; to show the utmost courtesy; to do everything required by etiquette
fee; charge; rate; material