dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
to manipulate (someone); to make (someone) dance to one's tune; to lead astray; to make (someone) dance; to let dance
puppet; marionette; puppet (person, organization, government, etc.); figurehead; (arch.) prostitute
king; ruler; tycoon; magnate; king (of the senior player)
to be affected; to put on airs; to act like (something one isn't); to pretend to be
before; prior to; ago; the past; before; previously
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (e.g. a blunder); to disgrace oneself
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
consideration; inquiry; enquiry; investigation; study
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
to trap (into a difficult situation); to put (in a fix); to capture (a castle, fortress, etc.); to take; to drop (something) into
pushing; support; backing; pushing from behind (a cart, etc.); pusher
for (some) doubtful points to remain
fondness for women; woman admirer; lustful man; being attractive to women; being a lady-killer
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
to move (to another place or state); to change (e.g. of state, affiliation, scenery, etc.); to spread (of a fire, smell, etc.); to catch (an illness); to move (e.g. of one's focus); to change (e.g. of one's interest)
same time; simultaneous; concurrent; synchronous
moving forward (e.g. of a vehicle); onward movement; progress (of work, activities, etc.); advance; progression (of a disease, global warming, etc.); progression (e.g. chord progression)
even; even if ...; even though ...; because ...; as ...; with the purpose of ...
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
one man's fault is another's lesson
to soak (into); to permeate; to sting (of a wound, sensitive area, etc.); to smart; to be infected (e.g. with vice); to be steeped (e.g. with prejudice)
to go to see (something); to attend (e.g. game, performance)
secrecy; confidentiality; privacy; one's circumstances (esp. fiscal)
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
suppressed laugh; smile; giggle; chuckle
rest period; intermission; break time; recess
battle formation; camp; encampment; group; gang; war
difficult; hard; impossible; unfeasible; fussy; particular; gloomy
(degree of) public interest in forthcoming event or performance; advance reviews
of little importance; trivial; worthless; valueless
a mere ...; only a ...; insignificant
haughty; arrogant; proud; stuck-up
unpleasant; disagreeable; displeasing; uncomfortable; unhappy
posture; pose; position; attitude; approach; stance
minimum; at the very least
important matter; matters of weight
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
to let leak; to let out (e.g. light); to let out (a secret); to leak (information); to give utterance to (e.g. one's dissatisfaction); to vent; to wet one's pants
conversation (just) between you and me; confidential talk
dignity; quality; grace; panache; level
standard; criterion; norm; benchmark; measure; gauge