then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
stretching a rope around; roping off; one's turf; domain; territory (of an animal)
(Internet) troll; disturber; raising havoc; laying waste; robbery; holdup
a thorn in one's side; a pain in the butt (often someone higher in rank, ability, etc.); a person standing in one's way; a superior who obstructs one's freedom of action
management; dealing with; course of events; circumstances; end result (usu. bad); outcome
in name only; titular; nominal
leisurely post; do-nothing job; sinecure
to drive away; to order off; to chase away; to force into an unpleasant situation (bankruptcy, prostitution, suicide, etc.)
to have been decided (so) that; to have been arranged (so) that
leaving out; omitting; skipping; (beating) in succession; in a row
considerably; not a little; in no small numbers
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
calm; serenity; tranquillity; tranquility
taking a breath (while singing, swimming, etc.); short break; breather
discouragement; despondency; dejection; disappointment
perfunctory; cursory; passing; chance (e.g. customer); transient; stray
to blow upon; to breathe on; to pick (a fight); to force (unreasonable terms); to exaggerate; to overcharge
direct; frank; straightforward; decisive; prompt
to look daunted; to look embarrassed; to be disappointed
another or separate order
behind; in the rear; in back
to prepare; to provide; to set up; to establish; to organize
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
order; command; decree; (software) instruction; statement
rather; sooner; preferably
return (to); revolution; recurrence; regression
flame; blaze; flames (of intense emotion, e.g. love, jealousy, anger); passion
commemorative plaque (usu. on a stone); stone monument (bearing an inscription)
to hang; to suspend; to lower; to reduce; to demote; to move back
nature; spontaneity; natural airhead
stronghold; fortress; strategic position; key position
to rot; to decay; to die in obscurity; to be forgotten with time
view; prospect; outlook; viewing platform; overlook
battle; fight; fighting; engagement; contest
support; backing; aid; assistance
quick; fast; rapid; swift; prompt; streamlined
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
to intercommunicate; to exchange (messages, vows, etc.)