special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
encroachment; invasion; erosion (e.g. of market share, rights); erosion; corrosion
certain; some kind of; some sort of; of sorts
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
variety; kind; type; counter for kinds, species, etc.
to die down (storm, anger, conflict, etc.); to calm down; to be at peace; to be governed well; to subside (of pain, symptoms, etc.); to be alleviated
to destroy; to break (by striking); to smash; to ruin (a plan, atmosphere, etc.); to spoil; to wreck
seeing through (a trick, someone's mind, etc.)
convenient; favorable; favourable; expedient; expedience
they; those guys; those fellows
by your leave; with your permission
other party; opposite party; opposing team; one's opponent; one's adversary
to freeze; to become frozen; to freeze over
blunder; fault; error; mistake; failure; disgrace
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
to throw at; to turn; to raise
to challenge (esp. in a lawsuit); to take on an opponent (in negotiations, contest, etc.)
even; even if ...; even though ...; because ...; as ...; with the purpose of ...
alone; by oneself; unaccompanied; unaided; single-handed; without one's family
to refuse; to reject; to repel; to repulse; to make (someone) leave; to send away
to underrate; to belittle; to look down on; to despise
prosperity; bustle; activity; crowd; turnout
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
biggest; greatest; largest; maximum
silly; foolish; absurd; childish; easy; trifling
to roughen (e.g. one's attitude); to raise (one's voice)
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
underestimation; undervaluation
attitude; posture; preparedness; readiness
meticulous; careful; discreet; scrupulous; prudent
even though; despite; when
spoiled; spoilt; ruined; wasted (chance, etc.); messed up; destroyed
to be useful; to be helpful; to serve the purpose
to be annoyed (by); to be offended (at); to be irritated (with)
self-sufficiency; self-containment; autonomy; self-absorption
good-naturedness; good-natured person; credulous person; easy mark
to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)
long ago; a long time ago; already
skip it; drop it; I've had enough (e.g. when offered something); that's enough
moment; instant; just then; right at that moment; for a moment; for an instant
emergency measure; emergency procedures; first-aid treatment; stop-gap treatment; temporary repairs
skill; ability; dexterity; performance; workmanship; craftsmanship
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)