idea; plan; fancy; impulse; thought; whim
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
use; utilization; utilisation; application
status; position; method; way; rule; regulation
(blue-collar) worker; laborer; labourer
(in the) palm of someone's hand; (under) someone's complete control; (at) someone's mercy
to manipulate (someone); to make (someone) dance to one's tune; to lead astray; to make (someone) dance; to let dance
itemized form; itemised form; itemization; itemisation
sudden; unexpected; unpredictable; unforeseen
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
unexpected; unscheduled; unforeseen; unplanned
immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay
as planned; according to plan
to tear up; to tear off; to rip up; to (forcibly) separate (a couple, family, etc.); to force apart; to tear apart
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
that is (to say); namely; precisely; exactly; if one does ..., then; in that case
divine grace; divine favour; blessing; benefit; help
to slip out (of words, remarks, etc.); to pour from one's lips; to blurt out
mechanical pencil; automatic pencil; propelling pencil
to spin; to make yarn; to spin (a tale); to assemble (e.g. words); to put together
straying; wandering (off course)
the person in question; prominent figure; distinguished person; that person
I wonder; do you think?; I might; some kind; some stage; somehow
to take a long hard look at; to look (someone) full in the face
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
pride (in one's achievements, possessions, etc.); self-praise; boast
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
to look down on (someone); to treat with contempt; to treat disparagingly; to sneer at
to look down (on); to condescend (to)
to see eye to eye; to be on the same wavelength; to talk the same language
research; study; investigation
like-mindedness; (being of the) same mind; shared sentiment; comrade; fellow; kindred soul
flaring up; burning hotly; flying into a rage; losing one's cool; opening suddenly and widely (e.g. eyes, mouth); (arch.) acting resolutely
nonsense; irresponsible remark; codswallop; random; haphazard; unsystematic
scrawl; scribble; graffiti; doodle