(coming to a) mutual understanding; understanding each other
(mutual) understanding; communication; passing without obstruction
right in the middle (of); midst; height
concerning the content; with respect to the content; content-wise
to one's regret; regrettably; unfortunately; what can be done about ...; ... cannot be helped
teasing; banter; ribbing; jest; making fun (of); poking fun (at)
tactician; strategist; schemer; maneuverer
mean; malicious; scheming; wicked; black-hearted
scheme; tactic; stratagem; trick
to excel at; to be proficient at; to grow old; to ripen; to rise high (e.g. the sun)
clearing one's throat; cough
this occasion; at this time; now
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
to exchange glances; to correspond; to counterbalance
to condemn; to blame; to urge; to press; to torture; to torment
brother-in-law (spouse's older brother or older sister's husband); older stepbrother
preliminary announcement; previous announcement; portent; sign; forewarning
obedient; gentle; meek; submissive; docile
to come together; to join; to get married; to become a married couple
colour; color; hue; tints
(outward) looks; features; face; countenance; expression
(one's) older brother; lad; sonny
compilation (of a text); editing; volume (of a text); completed literary work
to use up; to exhaust; to devote oneself (to); to do one's utmost (for); to do to exhaustion; to do completely
life; lifetime; career; for life; all one's life; throughout one's life
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
to hold (an event); to give (a dinner, party, etc.); to feel (sensation, emotion, call of nature, etc.); to show signs of
promotion; raising of status
coworker; co-worker; colleague; associate
situation where alcohol is being served; (over) a drink
this for sure; certainly is
consideration (for); thoughtfulness; solicitude; care; watchfulness; concern
teacher; master; religious leader; specialist; (arch.) five-battalion brigade comprising 2500 men (Zhou-dynasty Chinese army)
senior pupil (of the same master); senior disciple; senior student; senior member
follow; following (on social media, esp. Twitter); follow-up; following up; backing-up; covering for; follow-up shot