contortion; distortion; warp; kink (in one's character); twist
neutralization; neutralisation; counteraction
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
facilitator; programme director; steering committee (chair)
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
(the) whole; as a whole; in general; at large
dealing with; coping with
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
important task; important role; major part (in a film, play, etc.); leading role; high-scoring combination
candidacy; standing as a candidate; bidding (to host an event, e.g. the Olympics)
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
process; procedure; sequence; protocol; instruction
seeming to be; appearing to be; like; similar to; in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
to sit up straight; to straighten one's posture; to straighten up
to accomplish; to fulfill; to carry out
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
if; in case; as for; on the topic of; if that's the case; if so
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at)
hypothesis; supposition; assumption
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify
nothing special; no big deal; doesn't matter; nothing to worry about
(coming to an) agreement; consent; mutual understanding; accord; consensus
under (guidance, supervision, rules, the law, etc.); under (a flag, the sun, etc.); beneath; with (e.g. one blow); on (the promise, condition, assumption, etc. that ...); (somebody's) side
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to disgrace oneself
expectation; assume will happen; forecast
development; evolution; expansion; spreading out; expansion (of an algebraic expression); development (of a three-dimensional shape)
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
to think hard; to brood over; to worry too much (about); to torment oneself (with the thought of)
to throw at; to turn; to raise
even more; still more; further
to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in