stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded
chance (of success); odds
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
back; backing; going backwards; background; backdrop; backhand; backer
sound of the wind; voice of the wind
to wait and see; to see how the land lies
quick-witted; quick to understand
shrewd; astute; cunning; alert
both; both sides; both parties
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
to negotiate (with someone about); to talk over (something with); to tackle someone (about); to throw on each other; to splash (water) on each other; to pour on each other
present point (i.e. in history); at the present time
far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
something like ...; something called ...
just now; a little while back; a short time ago
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; this way and that
barefaced (e.g. lie); shameless; transparent; pure white; very clear
face; official stance; public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts); ceremony for the erection of the framework of a house
in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth
cause of offense; cause of offence; annoyance; spasms; convulsions; cramps
killing a would-be avenger; having the tables turned on someone (e.g. by a challenger); being beaten at one's own game
how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
prospects of victory; chances of success
whereabouts; place; location; place where one belongs; where one fits in; place where one can be oneself
to state one's opinion; to offer one's opinion; to opine
let's see what you've got; show me what you've got
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
bumping of heads; running into; coming across; encountering
no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
sideslip; skid; shifting to another post (at the same level); sideways move (at a company); sliding sideways down a slope (skiing)
fear; dread; dismay; terror; horror; scare
grabbing hold; eagle grip; tight hold
car; automobile; vehicle; wheel
happiness; blessedness; luck; luckily; fortunately
goblin; apparition; monster; ghost; phantom; spectre
difference in temperature; difference in degrees of enthusiasm, interest, commitment, etc.