to turn up; to make an appearance; to put in an appearance; to drop by
that being the case; because of ...; the reason is ...; given that ...
complex; complicated; intricate; mixed (feelings)
appearing that; seeming that; looking like; having the appearance of
without penalty; acquittal; impunity
by sheer strength; by brute force
at any rate; in any case; at the very least; if nothing else
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
to be saved; to be rescued; to escape harm; to be spared damage; to be helped; to be saved trouble
savage; barbarous; barbaric; uncivilized; uncivilised
graduation; completion (of a course); moving on (from); outgrowing (something); leaving (a group, company, etc.)
meandering; snaking; zigzagging
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
mess; spoiled; spoilt; (come to) nothing; ruin
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
obstinate; stubborn; headstrong
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual
one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
to step into (e.g. someone else's territory); to break into; to raid; to come to grips with; to get to the core of
to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
dispute; strife; quarrel; dissension; conflict; rivalry
in an instant; instantly; in a moment; instantaneously; in the twinkling of an eye
rubbish; trash; garbage; refuse
to change into; to convert to; to transform; to be reduced; to influence; to improve (someone)
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current
wind and waves; strife; discord; dissension
to stand up; to put up; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to start (a rumour); to make
to let out; to utter; to issue; to send; to leave; to depart
to have a relationship; to have relations
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
complete ignorance (usu. in reference to feigning); lack of knowledge
leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving to chance; neglecting; abandoning
to disclose; to divulge; to expose; to open (a grave); to dig out
control; management (e.g. of a business)
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
practice; practising; experience
different opinion; objection