scenery; scene; landscape; scene (e.g. of a crime)
going into battle; departure for the front
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
using freely; making full use of; having a good command of; working (someone) hard; driving (someone) on
having ended; being resolved
discord; disharmony; false note; being out of tune
morning assembly; morning gathering; morning meeting
meaning; point (e.g. of a statement); gist; goal; intent; object
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
noisily (e.g. from many people talking); creating a commotion; rustling (leaves); feeling a chill; getting the chills
unpleasant; disagreeable; displeasing; uncomfortable; unhappy
ear; hearing; edge; crust; selvedge (non-fray machined edge of fabrics); selvage
to stop up; to close up; to stand in the way; to obstruct; to occupy; to fill up
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
treachery; betrayal; perfidy
to move (house); to transfer (department); to change the target of interest or concern; to elapse (passage of time); to be permeated by a colour or scent; to be infected
wild beast; wild animal; brute
and; thereupon; because of that
being amazed; being horrified; being taken aback
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
to not believe one's ears
consideration; taking into account
setting the table; laying the table; setting up; getting one's ducks in a row; running interference
to tread on thin ice; to go out on a limb; to walk a tightrope; to take risks; (lit.) to cross a dangerous bridge
to bear; to carry on one's back; to take responsibility for; to accept a duty; to receive (wound); to incur (damage)
to brave; to risk; to harm; to afflict; to desecrate; to profane
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
kind offices; services; through the good offices of; intercession; mediation
heavy (feeling, etc.); gloomy (weather, etc.); oppressive (atmosphere, etc.); stifling; strained
prompt decision; quick decision; immediate judgement; summary judgment; summary judgement
negotiation of conditions
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
probe each other; sound each other out
uncertain; doubtful; unreliable; unsteady; unclear; vague
pigment; coloring; colouring; colorant; colourant
to connect; to link together; to pull together; to close tightly; to purse (e.g. lips)
hit; success; guess; prediction; affability; friendliness; sensation