to cause trouble (for someone); to annoy; to bother; to inconvenience
unconfirmed; unidentified
utterly (unknown; esp. of someone's whereabouts); completely; (no information) whatsoever; at all
to have a lot on one's shoulders; to bear a lot of responsibility
to insert; to put in; to plant (a cutting); to strike; to arrange (flowers); to wear (a sword) in one's belt
remarkable ability; mastery; brilliant technique; go-getter; resourceful person; wizard
half-wit; fool; simpleton
manner of speaking; mode of expression; way of saying something
reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about
looks; personal appearance; features
to say enough (as much as required); to say plenty; to say well; to say cleverly; to say often; to say frequently
individual; distinctive; unique; characteristic; personal; idiosyncratic
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
how it came about; how it originated; how it happened; the origins of the imbroglio
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
periodic; regular; routine
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
to give; to do (something) for
favour; favor; obligation; debt of gratitude
compensation; indemnification; reparation; consideration
challenging; defiant; provocative; aggressive
to stare at with a fixed gaze; to glare
how long; how much; to what extent
pains; hard work; effort; trouble; labour; labor
to stub out (e.g. a cigarette); to crush out; to smother (fire); to hush up; to cover up; to stifle
settlement (of affairs); remedial measures; cleaning up afterwards
in bad taste; vulgar; tasteless
to put an end to something; to get something over with; to quit something one has been engaged in too long or to an excessive degree
bad taste (e.g. in clothes); poor taste
filthy; dirty (looking); drab
undulation; ups and downs; highs and lows
telephone call; speaking over the telephone; (Internet) voice call; counter for telephone calls of a set duration
small pieces; fragments; chopped meat; scraps (of beef, pork, etc.)
to rant and rave; to raise hell
to cling to ... in tears; to beg ... in tears; to appeal; to throw oneself on someone's mercy
who on earth; just exactly who; who the heck
inspector general; commissioner
to be fed up (with); to be tired (of); to be stumped; to be nonplussed; to wince; to shrink back