absence; disregard; indifference
outrageous; scandalous; inexcusable; disgraceful; shameful; rude
to place in a row; to line up; to range in order; to list one after another (e.g. excuses, reasons, complaints); to rattle off (e.g. lies, compliments); to reel off
public affair; government matter; duke; prince; Sir; Lord
stand; rest; setting (of a gem); mounting; stock (in grafting); counter for machines and vehicles; level (e.g. price level)
person requiring special attention; person to be wary of; person under (police) surveillance; dangerous person
to trace (drawing); to follow; to imitate; to copy; to reproduce
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
brains (of an operation); advisor; brain trust; brain (organ)
suddenly; abruptly; slowly; without haste; calmly
to get rid of; to erase; to dispel; to eradicate; to wipe away
sublime; noble; high-minded
ferocious; fierce; truculent; savage
bounce; spring; momentum; impetus; moment; instant
disqualification; elimination; incapacity; being unfit for one's role; being a failure
as much as one can; as much as possible; if at all possible
encampment; position; side; end; goal area
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
to be at a loss; to be puzzled
difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn
to carry something out of a place; to elevate (someone) to a high position; to convince someone to accept a post (esp. through flattery); to mention something; to broach a topic
the very best; excellent; superb
to carry in one's hand; to carry with one; to have on one's person; to take along (someone); to take (someone) with one; to be accompanied by
pot; jar; dice cup; depression; basin (e.g. of a waterfall); aim; what one wants
to reconsider; to rethink; to reassess
to chip; to nick; to break; to lack
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
small quarrel; dispute; run-in; issue; trouble
to invade; to attack; to breach; to penetrate
hill; height; knoll; bonus points awarded to the winner at the end of a game
old army general; veteran army general
iron hammer; crushing blow
to form a group; to form a bunch
telling (on someone); tattling; snitching
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); proprietress; (arch.) entertaining someone as one's guest
having serious consequences; costing dearly; cannot get away with it; for free; for nothing; easily
sorrow; grief; anguish; anxiety; worry; trouble
competitive spirit; spirit of rivalry; aversion to losing
to be within one's capabilities; to be easy to chew
to bite at; to snap at; to nibble; to get one's teeth into (metaphorically); to get to grips with; to really get into
spirit; determination; pluck; mettle
without; unless; have to do