place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
chaos; turmoil; pandemonium; havoc
saying all one has to say (usu. negative, e.g. complaints, insults, etc.)
armpit; under one's arm; beside; close to; aside; to the side; off-track
clamour; clamor; uproar; tumult; furore; furor
to look at; to gaze at; to look out over; to get a view of; to look on (from the sidelines); to stand by and watch
control; bringing under control; settling (a matter); putting in order
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
performance (at a party or banquet, etc.); side show; entertainment
workmanship; craftsmanship; grades; results; quality (e.g. of a crop); dealings
to compete; to contend; to vie; to contest
to charm; to bewitch; to enchant; to captivate; to fascinate
prank; practical joke; horseplay; mischievous trick
to joke; to jest; to make fun of; to laugh at; to romp; to gambol
neck; head; dismissal; discharge
threat; intimidation; menace
rather; sooner; preferably
resourcefulness; ability (esp. to earn a living); dependability; reliability
to support; to maintain; to bring up; to raise; to adopt (a child); to cultivate (a habit, a quality, etc.)
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
alone; by oneself; on one's own
when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
to entertain; to make welcome
battle; fight; fighting; engagement; contest
one large animal (horses, cattle, etc.); head (of cattle)
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
person concerned; people involved (in an event); those concerned; staff
judging; inspection; examination; investigation; review
last; final; closing; last train (bus, flight, etc.; of the day)
to stay at (e.g. hotel); to be docked; to be berthed; to be moored