beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
to cut into (a line, conversation, etc.); to force oneself into (e.g. a crowd); to wedge oneself into; to fall below (of stock prices, sales, etc.); to drop below
worry; fear; anxiety; concern
to have a catch; to have an ulterior motive; to be more (to something)
distrust; unjust suspicion
giving and taking; exchange (of letters); arguing back and forth; (conversational) exchange
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
one may well say so, but ...; even more than
bargaining; haggling; tactics; strategy
upper part; upper stream; upper course of a river; right side of the stage (audience's or camera's POV); stage left (actor's POV); skillful (in comparisons)
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
opposition; resistance; antagonism; reverse; opposite; inverse
to move forward; to move on
to use and then throw away
any more; any further; any better; any longer
to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)
intention; idea; inclination; wish
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
guess; conjecture; surmise
defense; defence; protection
someone else's hands; someone else's possession; hand (worker); aide; labor; labour
mouth; lips; shape of the mouth; near an entrance; vicinity of an entrance
hereditary disposition; temperament; nature; (arch.) body build
large-hearted; generous; liberal; placid; composed; cool
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
to shake; to sway; to waver
perhaps; maybe; perchance; by some chance; by any chance
hitting the target; striking home; proving to be right; coming true; being on the mark
recommendation; referral; endorsement
rate; ratio; profit; assignment; 10%; unit of ten percent; match
to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat
banter; raillery; ridicule; teasing; making fun of
sincere; honest; faithful
not yet known; unknown; strange
strength; power; proficiency; ability
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...