inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
arguing back and forth; bandying words; verbal tug-of-war
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
leaving out; omitting; skipping; (beating) in succession; in a row
forfeiture; seizure; confiscation; impounding
judgment; judgement; decision; verdict
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
measure; step; dealing with; medical treatment
excuse; explanation; justification; defense; defence
respect and affection; love and respect
efforts; exertion; endeavour; assistance; services
to triumph; to be elated with success
ringleader; mastermind; leader (of a plot)
please!; I'm asking you; for heaven's sake
advance arrangements; preparatory meeting; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
taking a picture secretly; taking a sneak shot; making a secret video recording; filming without someone's knowledge
to stand on end (hair, fur); to bristle; to ruffle (up)
starting field which contains the November and/or December 20-point card
to have gooseflesh (e.g. from cold or horror)
to tremble; to shiver; to shake
instead; but (on the other hand)
order (from one's superior); command; what you say; (someone's) words
as (e.g. "do as one is told", "as we age we gain wisdom"); wherever (e.g. "wherever my fancy took me")
crying loudly; bawling; wailing; crying one's eyes out (without making noise); breaking into a flood of tears; crying buckets
courage; ardour; high spirits
to support; to maintain; to bring up; to raise; to adopt (a child); to cultivate (a habit, a quality, etc.)
self-sacrifice; self-renunciation
cruel; inhumane; callous; brutal
baton (of command); order; command; direction
to pitch in and help; to give someone a hand
one's weak point; one's sore spot; raw nerve
vital part (of the body); tender spot; key point; essential point; male crotch (as a target in fighting)
precise; accurate; appropriate; exactly the right
to despise; to scorn; to look down on
unsatisfying; disappointing; abrupt; not enough; too quick; too short
caring for (esp. a pet or a small object); cherishing; being fond of; prizing; treasuring
sensitivity (e.g. of a measuring instrument); reception (radio, TV, etc.); sensitivity (of film)
to get entangled (with each other); to get muddled together
to frolic about; to mess around
slight; thin; on the weak side
easy; simple; ready; casual; off-hand; easy-going