teasing; banter; ribbing; jest; making fun (of); poking fun (at)
to mix; to stir; to blend
to make sure of the truth
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
dark clouds; threatening signs; ominous indications
to blow away; to blow off; to dispel; to drive away; to talk big
dispersing; breaking up; running away
spear; lance; javelin; lance; (arch.) jeering
to make a fresh start; to turn over a new leaf; to call again; to visit again; to come again
tough; strong; stiff; tenacious
will; volition; intention; intent; determination
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
to plant; to transplant; to instil (idea, feeling, etc.)
in any way; to some extent; even if only a little
painstaking; careful; meticulous; scrupulous; detailed; elaborate
having many difficulties in store; grim prospects
softening; softening (of attitude); mollification; weakening (of the market); blanching (e.g. of vegetables; by depriving of light)
dumbfounded; in mute amazement
to sell (well); to be well known; to be popular; to be famous
river; stream; River; the ... river
important position; strategic point; important point; main point; essentials
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
along the road; at the side of the road
to hang one's head; to droop one's head
alighting (from a train, bus, etc.); getting off; getting out (of a car)
party-internal; within the party
recall (esp. of an envoy or an ambassador); calling someone back; summons (home)
indefinite; hazy; vague; unsettled; undecided
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
social standing of a family; lineage; parentage; good family
merit system (as opposed to seniority); meritocracy; ability-ism
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
secret; private; surreptitious
foundation; basis; bedrock; substrate (circuit board)