in a sense; in some way; to an extent
unreasonable request; asking for something unreasonable
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
shrewd; astute; cunning; alert
regrettable; vexing; upsetting; unthinkable; wholly unexpected
devotion; attachment; infatuation
thief; burglar; robber; theft; burglary; robbery
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slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
to make sure of; to assure oneself of; to see with one's own eyes; to ascertain
serious; honest; sober; grave; earnest; steady
to get the short end of the stick; to get the bad end of a bargain
course correction; trajectory change; orbital adjustment
comparatively; relatively
creed; belief; conviction; article of faith
prosperous; flourishing; thriving; muscular; brawny
words of praise; eulogy; compliment
ghastliness; dreadfulness; grimness; intimidation; menace; threat
to probe; to search; to sound out; to investigate
cunning deed; sly trick; foul play; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat
to make an enemy (of); to antagonize
just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
mental; mental health; mental state; mental resolve
to cause; to induce; to bring about a result or state; to produce
cannot be helped; unavoidable; pointless; useless; hopeless (person); annoying
(seat at) the head of the table; seat of honour (honor)
trend; course of action; directionality; directivity; directional; vectorial
to be twisted; to be wrapped; to be distorted
thrust; charge; digging into (a matter); depth; straight man (of a comedy duo); quip; jab
battle formation; camp; encampment; group; gang; war
in name only; figurehead; (only) by name
to be overawed; to be overpowered; to lose the mental battle
bent back; indecisive attitude; timidity; lack of nerve
indicate reason; infers some protest
with a whiff; with a puff; suddenly; abruptly; without warning
to be solved; to be resolved; to loosen; to come untied; to be removed (of restrictions); to be lifted (e.g. a ban)
to be upset; to lose one's composure; to lose self-control; to put in disorder; to mess up; to disturb