at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
negotiations; discussions; connection
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
this is why; this means; it is the case that
no objection; nothing to criticize; nothing to criticise
again (and again); once again; yet again; (there you go) again
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
to take out; to carry out; to bring out from where it belongs; to mention something; to broach a topic; to bring up (a subject)
bargaining chip; bargaining tool
miser; niggard; cheapskate
support; backing; patronage
cooperative relation; cooperative relationship; collaborative relationships; cooperative structure; cooperative ties; cooperative alliance
profit-and-loss arithmetic; calculating profit and loss; mercenary point of view
personal; individual; private
emotional attachment; attitude (expressing emotion); meditative pose (e.g. an actor); posing for effect
not knowing when to give up; being a bad loser; poor at letting things go; unable to accept the inevitable
negotiator; bargainer; point man
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
distinction (e.g. between right and wrong, public and private, etc.)
to send to; to deliver; to escort (a person) home
area; vicinity; side; edge; circumstances
small fish; small fry; (a) nobody; small fry; unimportant person
to search for; to seek for; to look for
to happen suddenly; to take place unexpectedly
to be lit (e.g. candle, lamp, light bulb); to be lighted; to be burning
slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
birth; creation; formation
else; in addition; on top of that; furthermore; further; besides
attachment; adhesion; tenacity; fixation; obsession
to make sense; to be meaningful
lack of expression; blank look (on one's face)
unpleasant; disagreeable; displeasing; uncomfortable; unhappy
collar; lapel; neckband; nape of the neck; scruff of the neck
hem; (trouser) cuff; bottom part; bottom edge; foot (of a mountain); tips (of hair)
ignition; lighting; firing; setting off
presentation; exhibit; suggest; citation
sentence; verdict; pronouncement
transactions; dealings; business
far from; anything but; not at all; let alone; to say nothing of; not to mention
threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
tool; implement; means; furniture