to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
kind; tender-hearted; compassionate
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
legal force; legally binding force; compelling power; compelling force
like; similar to; something like ...; someone like ...
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)
forcing (e.g. a vote); carrying out (forcibly); pushing ahead (with); enforcement
obstruction; prevention; hindrance; check; blocking; stopping
use; utilization; utilisation; application
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
to do what one is told to (esp. of a child); to take someone's advice; to listen to what someone says; to do what one wants something (one's body, legs, etc.) to do; to work as expected (e.g. of a machine); to obey (one)
commitment; pledge; promise
greedy; avaricious; covetous; raga (desire)
strategic withdrawal; strategic retreat
readiness; (mental) preparedness; resolution; determination; resignation (to one's fate)
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
complete; completion (of a collection, video game, etc.)
supreme ruler; conqueror; champion; winner; titleholder
pride; dignity; self-worth
encouragement; inspiration; rousing; stirring up; raising (e.g. morale)
snapping back (at someone) despite being in the wrong; getting mad back
pressure; pressure (e.g. political); arm-twisting
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
looking upon (someone) as an enemy; regarding as an enemy; being hostile toward
to obtain; to get; to procure; to win; to secure
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 wipe; to daub; to lay (the blame on someone); to pin; to shift
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