calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
opportunism; waiting and seeing (how the wind blows); sitting on the fence; straddling
youngster; neophyte; greenhorn
to bark; to howl; to howl (e.g. of the wind); to roar; to yell; to cry
support; backing; patronage
doing whatever one pleases
cunning; crafty; wily; sly
round frame glasses; round-lensed eyeglasses
to cure; to heal; to fix; to correct; to do over again; to replace
sincerity; honesty; truth; faithfulness
(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around
to coil about; to follow about; to surround; to cling to
to freeze (from fear, etc.); to be unable to move (e.g. from surprise); to be paralyzed (with horror, etc.); to cower; to shrink in on oneself
but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
to express in a refined fashion; to weave a web of words
close investigation; careful examination; scrutiny
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
to pass (of time); to elapse
to stretch larger; to enlarge (photos); to delay (e.g. the end of a meeting)
armed might; military power; the sword; force
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
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at something)
last ray of hope; only hope
part; assigning (allotment of) parts; role; duties
to backfire; to produce a result opposite to what was expected or intended
gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying
to fall apart; to collapse; to be completely defeated (in battle); to be wiped out; (arch.) to fall apart (one's body or health)
one-by-one; separately; in detail
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
intimacy; friendship; familiarity
out-of-place; inappropriate; sticking out like a sore thumb
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
to speak; to hear a voice
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
out of hand; uncontrollable; out of control; messy
vortex; maelstrom; whirlpool; (in the middle of a) scandal; controversy; quarrel
grandfather (may be used after name as honorific); male senior-citizen (may be used after name as honorific)