to declare; to speak out; to warn; to spit out (words)
to weigh on a scale; to weigh up options; to compare pros and cons
abasement; fall; forfeiture; sinking (in people's estimation)
selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful
to antagonize; to provoke antipathy
complexion; one's colour; one's color; countenance; expression; one's face
pride; dignity; self-respect
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
duty; responsibility (incl. supervision of staff); liability; onus
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
to move (house); to transfer (department); to change the target of interest or concern; to elapse (passage of time); to be permeated by a colour or scent; to be infected
ruffian; villain; peculiar person; idiosyncratic person; tricky thing; something that is more than it seems
continuation; continuance; going on; resuming
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
as (for); for; in the capacity of
pasturing; letting (an animal) run loose; letting (someone) do as they please; leaving (something) to take its own course; letting (an issue) go unchecked
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed
man with a gentle nature; man of delicate features; man of slender build; effeminate man; feeble man
comparatively; relatively; unexpectedly; unusually; considering; for one's ...
tactician; schemer; intriguer; resourceful person
maid; helper; help; assistance
favorite; favourite; pet (e.g. teacher's pet); bookmark (in web browser)
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
unreasonable; unnatural; impossible; forcible; forced; excessive (work, etc.); immoderate
what one desires; what one hopes for; suits me well; could ask for nothing better; bring it on
threat; menace; coercion; terrorism
creed; belief; conviction; article of faith
oneself (itself, etc.); I; me; you; by oneself (itself, etc.); interjection expressing anger or chagrin
unreasonable; irrational; outrageous; absurd
(present) head of a family
check; checkmate; stave off; control; restraint; inhibit
to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
because of; on account of; regarding; per; apiece
harmonious; peaceful; happy; amicable; smooth; free from trouble
settlement; solution; resolution
growing light (e.g. at dawn); pale; appearing dumb; talking in an obvious way
impudent; shameless; brazen; forward; audacious; cheeky
removing one's hat; admiring someone greatly; "taking off one's hat" to someone
various; all sorts of; variety of; (arch.) various colors (colours)
to complain; to make a complaint
(a) weakness; shortcoming; failing; sore point