to be ready; to be prepared; to be in order; to be put in order; to be adjusted; to be regulated
to start the debate; to get the ball rolling; to fire the first shot; to start a conversation
part; assigning (allotment of) parts; role; duties
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
rash; thoughtless; careless; hasty; imprudent
misunderstanding; mistaken idea; wrong guess
hasty; rash; rushed; hurried; impatient; impetuous
to reach; to amount to; to be up to the task; to come up to; to compare with; to be a match (for)
connection; link; relationship
awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)
to admonish; to persuade; to warn; to remonstrate
to be at one's wits' end; to be cornered; (lit.) to be packed to the hilt
acting rashly; running wildly; runaway (process); reckless baserunning
self-destruction; self-sabotage
to attack the enemy in his unguarded moment
dear (old); fondly-remembered; beloved; missed; nostalgic
to keep up (appearances); to smooth over (an error, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair
to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward
to resign; to abandon; to step aside; to back out of; to retire; to get away
to straighten up one's back (e.g. stand up straight, sit up straight); to hold one's head high
frequency (of occurrence)
superficial; apparent; seeming; surface; cosmetic
to boil; to seethe; to be oppressed by heat
sharp; harsh; stinging; thorny; snappy
condition; assumption; intention; intent; premise (in logic)
previous conviction; criminal record; previous offense; previous offence
gambling; gaming; speculation; undertaking a risky venture; (arch.) professional gambler; (arch.) gamester
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
(one) matter; (one) item; (one) case
trouble; difficulties; dispute; confusion; disorder; mess
quarrel; dispute; argument
to unite; to join; to do together; to confuse with
hard to say; inexpressible; hesitant to say; embarrassing; delicate