hostile relations; hostile relationship
meddling; interfering; choosing to keep the drawn tile and discarding a different one
without (doing); instead of; if (it) isn't done; if (one) doesn't do ...; if not ...; unless ...
verbal promise; one's word
to model on; to make in the shape of; to represent; to symbolise
expectation; assume will happen; forecast
firm decision; decisive measure; resolute step; excellent decision
demoness; witch; ogress; married woman
self-control; self-restraint
to shake; to waver; to tremble
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
to leave one's seat; to temporarily excuse oneself (from a meeting, etc.); to step outside; to be away (from one's desk, etc.)
to overlook (a mistake, fault, etc.); to tolerate; to let pass; to give someone a break; to let someone off lightly; to be lenient
visit for no reason; go on fool's errand
rhyme; rhyme (of a Chinese character); rime
brain waves; electroencephalogram; EEG
thief; robber; burglar; rebel; insurgent; traitor
strife; riot; (media) uproar; brouhaha; feud; tussle
script; screenplay; scenario
regret; chagrin; mortification; freedom from obstructive thoughts
restoration; return; reduction; resolution; deoxidization
appearance; arrival; make one's appearance
bare minimum; minimum necessary (amount, number, etc.)
to backfire; to produce a result opposite to what was expected or intended
pleased to make your acquaintance
separate room; another room; special room; (arch.) concubine (of a noble)
refined; genteel; graceful; decent
furnishings; implements; equipment
drawing room; parlour; parlor; reception office
study; research; investigation
strategy; stratagem; trick; scheme; plot
with all due respect; I'm sorry, but ...; I'm afraid ...
furthermore; adding to the above-mentioned; not quite; not very good; lacking
blocking (e.g. the way); obstructing; block (lump of something (usu. square), area of town, etc.); block; physical record (e.g. on magnetic tape); concrete block; blocking (from view, esp. of websites, on social media, etc.)