skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
to finish off; to ensure (something) is dead; to put an end to; to deliver the final blow; to be the best for A
to jump down; to jump off; to jump from; to jump out of
weak ending; tapering; anticlimax; tame ending
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
remarks; comments; way of talking; speaking style; excuse; topic (of conversation)
to poke fun at; to make fun of; to send up
tone of voice; mimicry; imitative voice
power; authority; jurisdiction
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
knowing how to swim with the tide; being good at dealing with things
arrangement (music, objects, etc.); organization; adaptation
appeal (e.g. to public opinion); plea; appeal (e.g. sex appeal); attractiveness; appeal (e.g. in baseball); emphasizing (strong points, etc.)
evil; wickedness; (role of) the villain (in theatre, etc.); the bad guy
so to speak; so to call it; as it were
to interfere (with); to hinder; to be hindered (from doing); to become impeded; to have difficulty; to suffer inconvenience
amount sold; sales; proceeds; takings; turnover
(item of) equipment; accessories (bike, auto)
restoration; return; reduction; resolution; deoxidization
forcefulness of speech; influential voice
splendid; magnificent; gorgeous
grace; refinement; elegance; daintiness
popular person; favorite; favourite
firm promise; definite promise
to win over; to win (someone's) heart and mind
(not) at all; (not) in the least; (none) whatsoever
inadequacy; inappropriateness; unfitness; impropriety
both; both sides; both parties
unreasonable request; asking for something unreasonable
to be suspicious of; to be doubtful of; to be dubious of
relay; hook-up; relay broadcasting
filthy; squalid; dirty; foul; sordid