cease-fire; truce; armistice
to have a showdown; to settle (e.g. a dispute)
paying for one's mistakes; getting one's just deserts; suffering the consequences (of one's own actions); reaping what you sow
noninterference; leaving something to take its own course; giving someone a free hand with something
to kindle; to build a fire; to instigate; to stir up; to incite
dispute; argument; contention
quickly; at once; right away; hurriedly
thuddingly; plumping down (like a heavy weight)
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
to unravel; to untie; to break into small pieces (of fish, meat, etc.); to relax; to ease
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
suddenly; abruptly; deliberately; slowly; gently
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
instability; insecurity; crankiness
for better or worse; for good and bad; regardless of merit; both good and bad
inviolability; nonaggression; sacredness
scale; scope; plan; structure
to cause; to induce; to bring about a result or state; to produce
bank; weir; embankment; levee
restoration; repair; mending
sitting cross-legged (i.e. Indian style)
behavior; behaviour; manner; attitude; bearing
of all (things, people, places, days, etc.)
cutting in two with a single stroke; taking decisive action; dealing with decisively; cutting the (Gordian) knot
to look daunted; to look embarrassed; to be disappointed
false charge; slander; defamation
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
generosity; magnanimity; tolerance; length and capacity; measures
statesman; administrator; politician; policymaker
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
display window; shop window; store window
to bite into; to sink one's teeth into; to stick to; to cling to; to hold on to
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
device; equipment; machinery; apparatus
extinction; discontinuation; severance; rupture; to become extinct; to cease to exist
real intention; true motive; true will; original intention; original purpose; original hope
to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)
consumer electronics; home appliances