unofficial offer (esp. job offer); tentative decision
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); it's not your business; it doesn't matter (to you); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
to behave like a spoiled child; to fawn on; to take advantage of; to presume upon (e.g. another's benevolence); to depend on
grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
to abate; to weaken; to be emaciated; to be dejected; to be perplexed
(turned out) all right in the end
to gain an advantage; to enjoy an advantage; to turn the tables (on)
to disturb; to upset; to ruffle; to stir up; to mess up
hegemony; leadership; initiative
solid; robust; tight; taut; shrewd; calculating
tending to find things bothersome; person who tends to find things bothersome
(an) unknown; unknown number; variable; unknown quantity; not yet known
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
(I) will; (I) shall; let's; (I) wonder (if); might it be (that); hey
thinly; slightly; vaguely; a little
to sense; to suspect; to get an inkling (of something); to get wind of; to smell (e.g. danger); to become aware of (e.g. a plot)
consultation; consulting; consul
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
lively; full of spirit; energetic; healthy; well; fit
poisonous air; poisonous gas; poisonous ingredient; poisonous nature; malice; spite
whole (body); full-length (e.g. portrait); systemic
coloring; colouring; color scheme; colour scheme; (touch of) colour; embellishment
to lose (something); to mislay; to get rid of; to eliminate; to remove
desktop; desk-top; tabletop; after-dinner speech
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with something; handling; administration
anything and everything; just about everything
dull; uninteresting; dry; insipid; boring; prosaic
strangeness; abnormality; disorder
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
looking like a ...; acting as if a ...
stupid; foolish; idiotic; fool; idiot; blockhead
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
head-hunting; recruiting professionals from other companies
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
to (call and) stop; to call (someone) to stop; to hail (e.g. a taxi)