to look down on; to treat with contempt; to treat disparagingly; to sneer at
(kicking and) struggling; wriggling; floundering; to get into a panic; to make a fuss; to make a scene
to gain time; to play for time; to buy time
to offer (a suggestion, etc.); to propose (an idea, etc.); to approach with (a proposal, etc.)
hoping against hope; desperately hoping; as a last hope
to jump over; to clear; to walk over (someone)
one's family temple; temple with one's family grave
to mourn for; to grieve for; to condole with (the bereaved family, etc.); to hold a memorial service for; to hold a funeral service for
remaining heat; residual excitement; lingering enthusiasm
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
hah (derisively); pooh; pfft (of something disappearing); poof; huff; puff
management; dealing with; course of events; circumstances; end result (usu. bad); outcome
darkness; the dark; bewilderment; despair; hidden place; secrecy
burly; strong; indomitable; indefatigable; robust (vitality, appetite, economic growth, etc.); strong
cancellation; rescinding; release; calling off; lifting (sanctions); delisting
celebrity; famous person; public figure; big name
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
to take the time (to do); to set aside time (for)
to take responsibility (for a fallout); to accept the blame; to take the blame
to resonate emotionally (with one); to strike home (words, etc.); (lit.) to stab in the chest
to return; to come home; to leave; to get home; to get to home plate
pride; dignity; self-respect
to manipulate (someone); to make (someone) dance to one's tune; to lead astray; to make (someone) dance; to let dance
slip; omission; upshot; denouement; punch line (of a joke)
to collapse (physically or emotionally); to fall down
whatever the case; under any circumstances
stubbornness; obstinacy; disposition; nature; appetite; desire
to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt
scream; shriek; shout; exclamation
bounce; spring; momentum; impetus; moment; instant
firing (esp. a rocket or missile); launching; shooting; ejaculation
structure; construction; makeup; framework; organization; pattern
mechanism; organization; organisation
sobbing; weeping; fit of crying
sweet words; smooth talk; cajolery; flattery; sycophancy
what one has a mind to do; what one feels like (doing); being so minded; (with) that in mind
tragedy; tragic drama; tragic play; tragedy; calamity; disaster
frank; candid; outspoken; unreserved