to discuss; to talk together
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
putting into operation; invocation
to some extent; to a certain extent
to take into account; to bear in mind; to consider; to learn from; to take as a lesson
instantly; immediately; equals; means; oneness (of two opposing things); inseparability
penance; austerities; mortification; difficult work; strenuous task
to die down (storm, anger, conflict, etc.); to calm down; to be at peace; to be governed well; to subside (of pain, symptoms, etc.); to be alleviated
cake or snack served with tea
cookie; biscuit; cookie; browser cookie
bring-your-own (e.g. food and drink); carry-on (e.g. luggage)
constant attendance; uninterrupted supervision; staying with someone all the time
to rest; to suspend; to give relief
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
to grumble; to be unsettled; to grizzle
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
to disturb; to prevent; to obstruct; to hinder
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
to accustom; to train (e.g. one's ear); to tame; to domesticate; to train (an animal)
to open wide (doors or windows); to throw open; to fling open; to leave open; to keep open
several people; a few people
to wear glasses; to put on glasses
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; good night
preferential treatment; special treatment; different treatment; express delivery; special delivery
sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest
polite; courteous; careful; close; overly courteous; overly careful
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
to curry favour (with); to play up (to); to cozy up (to); to butter up
miscarriage; (spontaneous) abortion; abortive birth
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
smoothly; easily; readily
self-willed; (doing or saying things) to suit one's own convenience; oblivious to the convenience of others
to become public; to become known; to come out in the open; to be formal; to be official
to persevere; to persist; to insist that; to stick to (one's opinion); to remain in a place; to stick to one's post
to be harmful to; to hinder; to interfere with; to irritate
(any) more; further; in addition (to this); at this stage; now; now that things have come to this
condescending attitude; arrogant attitude; looking down on
completely (quitting, etc.); entirely; thoroughly; cleanly (cutting, snapping off, etc.); in a single blow
to cut off and throw away; to abandon; to disregard; to discard (numbers after a certain decimal place); to drop; to cut (someone) down
sharpness; cutting ability; quickness (of wit); incisiveness; peppiness (of a ball)
outstanding; excellent; exceptional; distinguished; unrivaled; surpassing (e.g. beauty)