defending to the last; desperate defence; stubborn defence
walking briskly; determinedly
acutely (feel); keenly; severely; tightly; hard
returning to the service of one's master
clear; clearing (a bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
best regards; please remember me; please treat me favorably (favourably); please take care of
late attendance; lateness; tardiness
as you see; as you can see
set; set meal; combo-meal; hairdo
wish; desire; hope; prospect; expectation; (one's) hopes
to be of use as a reference; to be helpful
superior airs; air of importance; overemphasis
sacred precincts; sanctuary; consecrated ground; issue that is regarded as being off-limits; matter that is not up for discussion
entertainment (of guests; esp. in the corporate world); treating (to food and drinks); wining and dining
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
back; backing; going backwards; background; backdrop; backhand; backer
threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
presentation; exhibit; suggest; citation
picturesque (scenery); unspoilt; beautiful
guest; visitor; customer; client; shopper
complete set; all; everything
going along with something; following the crowd; treating something in an equal or egalitarian manner
discreet; modest; cautious
to spring; to bound; to be stimulated; to be encouraged; to pay handsomely; to splurge
care-taking; house-sitting; house-watching; caretaker; house-sitter
chance of going out; opportunity (to succeed); musical accompaniment for an actor going on stage
to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to
to pull up; to drag up; to increase; to raise (e.g. taxes); to withdraw; to leave; to promote (someone to a higher position)
whole army; whole team; all armies; all teams
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
to tear to pieces; to tear to shreds; to pick (e.g. fruit); to pluck; to do ... heavily; to do ... heartily
affinity; feeling of closeness (with someone); feeling of kinship