to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
natural; right; proper; naturally; as a matter of course; rightly
as one would expect; naturally; indeed; still; all the same; after all
matter; affair; counter for (received) emails, text messages, voicemail messages, etc.; counter for accounts (on a website, email service, etc.)
the person in question; the person themselves; said person
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
not asking (about); letting go unquestioned; disregarding; ignoring; overlooking
to drive away; to order off; to chase away; to force into an unpleasant situation (bankruptcy, prostitution, suicide, etc.)
(making a) lesson (of); (setting an) example; warning
-ical; -ive; -like; -ish; (something) like; along the lines of
to go against; to oppose; to disobey; to defy
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
one o'clock; once; at one time; for a time; for a while; a time
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
to praise extravagantly; to lionize; to lionise; to make much of
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
to be disconnected; to get out of place; to miss the mark; to get it wrong (e.g. guess, expectation); to be removed; to be excluded
close (e.g. friend); familiar; familiar (e.g. story); well-known (to one); close (relatives); closely related
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
to be good (at); to go well; to look (taste, etc.) good; to hold one's liquor; to be able to hold one's drink
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
somewhat larger (amount); quite a lot; a little more (than usual); a little extra
to ask for; to apply for; to make an application for; to file a request for; to submit (e.g. one's resignation)
to grant (a wish); to accede; to comply with; to heed
perhaps; likely; probably; I dare say
sympathy; compassion; pity
absorption; giving undivided attention; devoting oneself (to)
preparatory phase; preparatory period
to be relieved; to feel relieved
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
town; city; municipal; urban
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
wasteland; wilderness; deserted land; prairie; vast plain; wilds
being dotted with; being scattered
abundant (grain) crop; good harvest