confrontation; opposition; antagonism
as you are aware; as you know
long talk; long-winded speech
to pull oneself together; to collect oneself (after a failure); to regain control (of oneself)
one's say; one's point; complaint; grievance; objection
unprecedented; never seen before
pointing out; identification
to be sorry; to beg pardon; to be grateful; to be amazed; to be filled with awe; to be disconcerted
wind direction; situation; way things are going; mood; temper
mild; mild-mannered; gentle
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward; gift
to state; to express; to mention
fresh; refreshing; invigorating; clear (e.g. voice); fluent; eloquent
to encourage; to cheer; to raise (the voice)
area; domain; territory; field; range; region
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
to step into (e.g. someone else's territory); to break into; to raid; to come to grips with; to get to the core of
firm; strong; unbending; unyielding; uncompromising; stubborn
to exchange (messages, greetings, arguments, etc.); to intersect; to cross; ... with one another; ... to each other
to be astonished; to be amazed; to be astounded; to be deeply impressed
statement; remark; observation; utterance; speech; proposal
willingly; voluntarily; on one's own accord
series; chain; two reams (i.e. 1000 sheets of paper); verse; stanza
ingenious; skillful; clever; deft
to take (someone) by surprise; to do something unexpected
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)
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
in any way; to some extent; even if only a little
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
implementation (e.g. of a system); materialization; materialisation; realization; realisation; actualization
still more; to say nothing of; not to mention; still less
formation; molding; making up; repair (e.g. plastic surgery); replacement; -plasty
affirmation; affirmative (logic)
to support; to maintain; to bring up; to raise; to adopt (a child); to cultivate (a habit, a quality, etc.)
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
attitude; posture; preparedness; readiness
military gains; war results; fruit of battle