at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of; just ahead of
to say to each other; to exchange (jokes, comments, etc.); to quarrel; to dispute
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
it serves you (him) right; it's what you (he) deserves
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
to displease; to offend; to hurt (a person's) feelings
direct talks; direct negotiations; talking to somebody in person
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
to lower one's voice; to speak with a hushed voice
to entrust (e.g. a task) to another; to leave to; to passively leave to someone else's facilities; to leave to take its natural course; to continue (something) in a natural fashion (without particular aim); to rely fully on one's (full strength, great ability, long time taken) to get something done
announcement; presentation; demonstration; displaying; showing; introducing
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
altitude; height; elevation; high-degree; high-grade; advanced
part; portion; amount; worth (as in "two days' worth"); one's means; one's place; one's duty
to assume an air of importance; to be self-important; to put on airs
to threaten; to menace; to frighten (into doing)
sister-in-law (spouse's younger sister or younger brother's wife); younger stepsister; younger adopted sister; non-blood-related younger sister
even though; despite; when
a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
skillful words; deceitful words; glibness
to guide; to lead; to show the way; to derive; to deduce
to try and do something; to attempt to do something
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve
to trample; to crush underfoot
curiosity; inquisitiveness
to miss one's footing; to be off the right track; to be on the wrong path
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
in the same way as; just like
to fall down; to drop; to be omitted; to be missing; to decrease; to sink; to fail (e.g. exam or class)
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
bitterness; distress; pain; bitterness and astringency