degree of familiarity; popularity
no objection; nothing to criticize; nothing to criticise
superior (in rank); top; higher order (e.g. byte); host computer (of connected device)
serving concurrently as; holding the additional post of; additional post
to set about in earnest; to put one's back into something
absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to)
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
to call; to summon; to send for; to call together
discord; dissonance; cacophony; discord (in a relationship); disagreement; disharmony
outside (e.g. of a building); exterior; outside (of a group, company, etc.); outside world
difficult problem; challenge
to grow wild; to run to waste; to become rough (of art, craft, etc.); to lose refinement; to intensify (of wind, rain, etc.); to become more severe
anyone can see that; it's obvious that
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
suddenly; all at once; rapidly
to lessen; to decrease; to diminish
tip of nose; before one's eyes; under one's nose; tip (of something)
to treat; to handle; to deal with; to arrange; to decorate; to dress
to turn away; to face away; to ignore; to be uncooperative; to be unconciliatory
wild; unruly; arrogant; endless (e.g. spending); uncontrolled; rampant (e.g. weeds)
speech and conduct; words and deeds
exceedingly; extremely; decisively
stock; share; stump; (clump of) roots; plant with attached roots or stem; strain (of bacteria, etc.); stock company
in; at; on; as for; regarding; with regards to
harming one's image; worsening of one's image
attachment; adhesion; tenacity; fixation; obsession
still more; even more; all the more; still less; even less
having done ... by mistake; having messed up ...
single; simple; singles (tennis, badminton, etc.); win bet (bet which predicts the winner of a race)
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
this; our; the ... in question; right; justice; fairness
sharp drop; plunge; nosedive; slump; (value or amount) plummeting
to come to like; to become fond of; to fall in love
response (felt in the hands); resistance; reaction; response; effect
to surprise; to frighten; to create a stir
prosperous; flourishing; popular; widespread; active; lively
derailment; digression; deviation
seat; place; position; status; gathering; party; stand
to be dampened (of the mood, interest, etc.); to be spoiled (e.g. of the atmosphere); to become subdued; to turn white; to fade (to white); to grow light (at dawn)