to think hard; to brood over; to worry too much (about); to torment oneself (with the thought of)
rank; place (e.g. first place); decimal place; counter for ghosts
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
absolutely; unconditionally; never (with neg. verb)
arbitration; conciliation; mediation
to sink; to go under; to go down (e.g. sun); to set; to feel depressed; to become subdued
to fear; to doubt; to have misgivings about; to worry about; to be anxious about; to be apprehensive about
to feel down; to feel sad; to be in a slump (business, economy, etc.); to be in an unfavourable condition; to fall into (e.g. a hole)
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to grumble; to make difficulties
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
nodding (in agreement, with approval, etc.); repeatedly nodding and dozing off; suddenly (dying); deep (flavor, flavour, color, colour, etc.); rich
excess or deficiency; too much or too little
willingly; voluntarily; on one's own accord
mediator; peacemaker; troubleshooter; manager
to volunteer; to undertake a challenge
to reach the point that; to come to be that; to turn into
to intrude; to butt in; to meddle; to be forward; to be self-assertive; to show off
idiot; moron; trivial matter; folly; stupid; foolish
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
heart; mind; bottom of one's heart; core (of one's character); centre; center; heart (organ)
to burn; to burn with (emotion, feeling); to be fired up
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
on closer reflection; on second thought; come to think of it; actually
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
negotiations; discussions; connection
to dominate; to prevail; to be superior to; to get ahead of; to get the upper hand
vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump
speech and conduct; words and deeds
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
very loose; slowly; leisurely
friend; companion; comrade; accompaniment; companion (e.g. book); complement
undulation; ups and downs; highs and lows
at once; immediately; right now
in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely
broad view; big picture; wide perspective
from the beginning; without hesitation; flatly (e.g. refusing); entirely; completely
entirely; completely; cleanly; snugly
to come out (e.g. hair); to fall out; to collapse (e.g. building, floor); to be left out; to be omitted
bad condition; not to work out (i.e. a deal); disagreement; break-off; disorder; slump
anxiously; with anxious looks; with anxiety
most; highest; maximum; best; wonderful; finest