situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
to tuck one's tail between one's legs; to admit defeat; to turn tail (and run)
taking a long time; slowness; sluggishness; lack of firmness; looseness; slovenliness
to be disordered; to be disarranged; to be discomposed; to be upset; to lapse into chaos (due to war, etc.)
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to disturb; to prevent; to obstruct; to hinder
to be careful; to be discreet; to do in moderation; to refrain (from overdoing); to be purified; to be chaste
to do (something) to spite (someone); to rebuke indirectly; to make an insinuation; to make a display of affection (for each other); to show off a relationship
to aggravate; to make serious
profitable plan; good plan
to slip out; to sneak away; to break into the lead; to get ahead; to begin to fall out (e.g. hair); to break out (of a loop)
to be accompanied by; to be attended by; to take along (someone); to conquer; to subjugate; to subdue
blackened; black-painted; black-lacquered; blackened thing
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
to discern (e.g. right from wrong); to discriminate; to distinguish; to know (manners, one's place, etc.); to understand; to bear in mind
(private) secretary; treasured book; secret book
begging; pestering; pleading; coaxing
last position; previous job; predecessor
sentimental; mushy; sugary; saccharine; sickly-sweet
naked; bare; uncovered; frank; open; blunt
no good; not allowed; not acceptable; outtake; blooper; retake
to draw (water); to scoop up; to dip up; to understand (someone's feelings, etc.); to grasp; to surmise
able; capable; competent; talented; efficient
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
to tell (to do); to order; to tell on (someone); to tattle; to often say
to smile cheerfully; to crack a smile
antsy; agitated; irritated; anxious; vexed
in short; in brief; to sum up; ultimately; in the end; in the long run
favorite; favourite; pet (e.g. teacher's pet); bookmark (in web browser)
club; fraternity; sorority; clubhouse
chancy trade or business with uncertain profitability; night entertainment business (e.g. hostess bar); nightlife business
to quit (a shady business); to wash one's hands of; to cut one's ties with; to wash one's feet
unclear; obscure; unknown; unidentified; ignorance; lack of wisdom
obedient; gentle; meek; submissive; docile
watchdog; chaperone; watcher
indication; denotation; designation; instructions; directions
to keep a watchful eye on
to reply; to respond; to answer; to talk back; to retort
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen