stakeout; ambush; lookout; watch; paste-up; collage
to come to nothing; to be in vain; to lead nowhere
step (of a staircase, etc.); running board (of a bus, train); step (movement); pace; (dance) step; step (in a process)
to trip (over); to stumble; to fail; to suffer a setback
to miss one's footing; to be off the right track; to be on the wrong path
uneventfully; without incident; without a hitch; peacefully
narrow; tight; formal; stiff; constrained; uncomfortable
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
speaking by proxy; speaking for (someone else); payment by proxy; compensation by proxy; acting for (someone else); carrying out (on someone's behalf)
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
assimilation; absorption; adaptation; assimilation; anabolism; assimilation (phonology)
to be contrary; to run counter (to); to conflict (with); to disagree (with)
to incline one's head to the side (in doubt); to tilt one's head to the side (in confusion); to be puzzled
to be fascinated (by); to be captivated by; to be enchanted by; to gaze admiringly at; to watch in fascination
helmet (of a warrior); headpiece
meek; gentle; modest; praiseworthy; admirable
to bend loosely back and forth; to wriggle; to be crooked
admiration; being impressed (by)
connection; link; relationship
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
deviation; departure; omission
advantages and disadvantages; interests (of parties)
to compare and contrast two alternatives; to weigh the relative merits of A and B; to weigh one's options; to try to have it both ways; to try to sit on two stools
advantage; benefit; profit; interest
injury; harm; evil influence; damage
friction; rubbing; chafing; discord; friction; strife
to produce; to yield; to cause; to result from; to arise; to be generated
to herd; to drive; to corner; to force someone into doing; to go hard; to push yourself
pole; climax; extreme; extremity
ill will; spite; bad meaning; mala fides; bad faith; malice
in one's own way or style
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
lover; sweetheart; boyfriend; girlfriend
beginning and end; from beginning to end; result; outcome; dealing with something successfully
to soothe; to calm; to pacify
perfectly; right on the mark; spot on; enough; sufficiently; thoroughly
full of confidence; brimming with (self-)confidence; having great faith in oneself
self-satisfied look; triumphant expression
to lie on one's back with legs outstretched; to recline; to get cocky; to be arrogant