guess; conjecture; surmise
(with a) thump; (hanging) straight down
to understand; to be convinced; to be satisfied
to well up (of tears, anger, joy, etc.); to surge up (within oneself); to rise; to feel nauseated; to feel sick
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
compelling force; legal force
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
to draw close to; to edge up to; to snuggle up to; to nestle close to; to cuddle with; to draw closer to
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
a disgrace (to a whole group of people)
by all means; by all costs
forcing; enforcement; forced; enforced
obstruction; check; hindrance; prevention; impediment; interdiction
use; utilization; utilisation; application
to do what one is told to; to take someone's advice; to listen to what someone says
commitment; pledge; promise
avarice; greed; covetousness; raga (desire)
strategic withdrawal; strategic retreat
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
supreme ruler; conqueror; champion; winner; titleholder
encouragement; inspiration; rousing; stirring up; raising (e.g. morale)
snapping back (at someone); lashing out (despite being in the wrong); counterblast; counteroffensive; backlash
pressure; stress; pressure (e.g. political); coercion; arm-twisting
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
looking on (somebody) as hostile
secret manoeuvres (maneuvers); operating behind the scenes
(degree of) seriousness; level of commitment
to come together; to merge; to fit; to match; to be profitable; to be equitable
to rub on; to rub against; to lay the blame on; to strike (a match)
to guide; to lead; to show the way; to derive; to deduce
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now
interest (in something); enthusiasm
matter (to discuss); item (on the agenda); issue; (court) case