to be aware of; to know about; to be concerned in; to have to do with
great tumult; great strife; big loud bang; bustle; dirdum; hell broken loose
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
to give off sparks; to spark; to scintillate; to have a heated argument; to combat; to do something fiercely
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
important matter; matter of great importance; serious affair; major incident; emergency
elder sister; effeminate man
passion; ardor; enthusiasm; The Passion
Chinese whispers; telephone (game)
(sense of) rivalry; competitiveness
this is not the time (for that); that's out of the question right now
because; the reason is; if you want to know why
to think of; to hit upon; to come into one's mind; to remember; to recall
taste (in fashion, music, etc.); sense (e.g. of humour); flair
bust-waist-hip measurements; vital statistics
unbeatable; invincible; irresistible
counter for people (usu. seating, reservations and such); first name; famous; great; name; noun
plenipotentiary powers; full authority
entrusting; charge; delegation; authorization
meeting; assembly; party; society; association; club
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
coincident with; while; simultaneously
uniform; equal; even; common; ordinary; usual
fall; decline; lowering; deterioration; degradation
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)
big moment (e.g. performance, in the spotlight); gala occasion; (on the) world stage
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
to fear; to doubt; to have misgivings about; to worry about; to be anxious about; to be apprehensive about
frame; framework; border; box; limit; restriction; category
to assemble everything together; to do something as a group
support; backing; aid; assistance
lovely; wonderful; nice; great; fantastic; superb
exercise; physical training; appeal; campaign; motion; movement
to interfere (with); to hinder; to be hindered (from doing); to become impeded; to have difficulty; to suffer inconvenience
development; growth; development (of a situation, story, etc.); advancement; playing around; having an active sex life
to put clothes on (someone); to dress; to cover; to coat; to pin (e.g. a crime on someone); to lay (blame)