whatever the case; under any circumstances
servant; manservant; menial
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
cowardly; craven; unfair; mean; sneaky
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
if that's the case ...; if so ...; that being the case ...
uncertain; vague; ambiguous
finally; in the end; on top of all that
it cannot be helped; there's nothing for it; it's no use fighting back; it's hopeless; there is no way out of it
it doesn't matter what; anything is fine
explanation (e.g. for one's actions); excuse; justification; defense; defence
devious; cunning; sly; crafty
malicious; spiteful; vicious; shady and damp
least; lowest; worst; awful; horrible; at the very least
hopeless; futile; no use; beyond help; cannot be done
successfully; fairly; artfully; nicely; thoroughly
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
the end; closing; being done for; that's it; that's enough; that's all
to chew thoroughly; to bite (e.g. one's lip); to reflect upon; to digest
outlet (for one's anger, etc.); place (to turn one's eyes, to vent one's dissatisfaction, etc.); place to put something; place to dispose of something
(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around
whirlpool; swirl; eddy; vortex; maelstrom
to vomit; to throw up; to emit; to send forth; to give (an opinion); to make (a comment)
as a matter of fact; really; truly; entirely; completely; wholly
just; justifiable; right; due; proper; equitable
simmer; bubble out; flow out
to just appear; to be half out; to be on the tip of one's tongue
to get entangled; to get tangled; to have poor control over (one's tongue, feet, etc.); to trip over; to become complicated
in good health; healthy; skilled; proficient; master; expert
skirmish; brush (with the enemy); small fight with a military enemy; squabble; quarrel; brief argument
unusual event; strange occurrence; strange phenomenon; something abnormal; change (for the worse); accident
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
to dedicate; to make an offering; to supply; to store; to finish; to bring to a close; to restore (something to its place)
both; together; jointly; simultaneously
to take out; to carry out; to bring out from where it belongs; to mention something; to broach a topic; to bring up (a subject)
standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against
stubbornness; obstinacy; disposition; nature; appetite; desire
genuine; authentic; true; real
brake; drag; skid; restraint; curtailment; self-imposed limit
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to