to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
to mellow (e.g. personality); to be rounded; to huddle; to cower
acting ability; talent as a performer
to excel at; to be proficient at; to grow old; to ripen; to rise high (e.g. the sun)
accompanying; travelling together; traveling together; same bank
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint
script; libretto; scenario
personal; individual; private
just cause; good reason; pretext; duty (to one's country, sovereign, etc.)
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
participation in a war; going to war; taking part in a competition or contest
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
just as one thought; as usual; sure enough
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
before or since; neither before nor after; no other time in one's life; stressing a particular moment or event as being unique or most extreme
second term; second stage
purpose; utility; objective; way to use something
committee; commission; board; panel; committee meeting
smirkingly; broadly (grinning)
finally; at last; ultimately; in the end
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
autograph; signature; sign; signal; indication
self-conceit; self-centeredness; vainglory
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
prompt decision; quick decision; immediate judgement; summary judgment; summary judgement
instantly; immediately; equals; means; oneness (of two opposing things); inseparability
to gain time; to play for time; to buy time
to tear off; to strip; to rob
to have meaning; to be meaningful
flow (of a fluid or gas); stream; flow (of people, things); passage (of time); course (of events); (step-by-step) procedure; group of people who remain together after the end of an event
painful; difficult; distressing; (psychologically) difficult; straitened (circumstances); tight (financial situation)
distortion; stretch; strained interpretation; technicality; casuistry; sophistry
gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying
to suffice; to serve the purpose; to be satisfied
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
aggressiveness; competitive spirit; fighting spirit
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
count; counting; count of balls and strikes; count (after a knock-down in boxing); count (of radioactivity)