to open one's mouth (to talk); to (start to) tell
very much; exceedingly; extremely
to change completely; to change suddenly
intimidating air; sense of intimidation
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
to shave (wood, leather, etc.); to sharpen (e.g. pencil); to cut down (budget, expenses, staff, time, etc.); to curtail; to delete; to erase
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
to count on one's fingers
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
beforehand; in advance; previously
diversionary tactics (maneuvering); disguise; hide by camouflage
such a stupid ...; what a crazy ...; no way!; what nonsense!; how can that be?
bulky; massive; thick; heavy
to play with (a toy, one's hair, etc.); to fiddle with; to toy with (one's emotions, etc.); to trifle with; to do with something as one pleases; to appreciate
to connect; to tie; to fasten; to transfer (phone call)
to examine; to look up; to investigate; to check up; to sense; to study
famous; noted; renowned; celebrated; well-known
unthinkable; unimaginable; terrible; awful; (arch.) very
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole
to dress (oneself in); to attire oneself in; to adorn; to pretend; to feign; to affect
weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)
to select; to choose; to diagnose (an illness); to judge; to liken to something else; to regard as something else (e.g. to use another person as a mirror); to see someone off
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
to be loath to; to balk at (doing); to grudge (doing); to take (good) care of
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
use; utilization; utilisation; application
to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
explosive; blasting powder
polite; courteous; careful; close; overly courteous; overly careful
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
murder; homicide; manslaughter
swindler; fraudster; trickster; con man
fame; reputation; popularity; rumour (rumor); talk
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it
to lash out at; to flare up at; to fly at; to turn on
specialist; expert; professional; authority; pundit
establishing; proving; ascertaining; identifying; confirming
insular; closed; unsociable; exclusive
concealment; suppression; hiding
constitution (physical); physical make-up; predisposition (to disease); character (of a group, organization, etc.); innate characteristics; make-up
consideration; taking into account