to divide in two; to divide in half; to apportion; to divide among; to portion out
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
men and women; man and woman; both sexes; both genders
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
cheerful; merry; sunny; bright (sky, day, etc.); fine; clear
question; inquiry; enquiry
to hold between (e.g. one's fingers, chopsticks); to grip (from both sides); to put between; to sandwich between; to catch (e.g. a finger in a door); to trap; to insert (e.g. a break into proceedings)
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
to stop up; to close up; to stand in the way; to obstruct; to occupy; to fill up
is something wrong?; what's wrong?; what's the matter?; slightest; mere; trivial
reddish tinge; tinge of red; slight redness; reddishness; blush
to work too hard; to try too hard; to strain oneself; to overdo it; to go too far
to begin to dance; to break into a dance
continuous; sustained; sustainable; durable; persistent
slowly (but steadily); gradually; bit-by-bit; slowly soaking in; slowly permeating; oozing out
under development; in development
way; method; means; resource; course
complexion; one's colour; one's color; countenance; expression; one's face
attentive; scrupulous; tactful; tasteful; smart
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
to jest; to joke; to play the fool; to act indecently; to be silly over; to talk foolishly
point of a spear; spearhead; focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; force (of an argument); edge
full; wholehearted; utmost; overall width
bear (any mammal of family Ursidae)
heir; successor; family estate; family fortune; headship of a family
succession to headship of a family
contest; competition; struggle; scramble
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
influential person; powerful person; big wheel; big gun; power behind the throne
trait; peculiarity; idiosyncrasy
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
personage; person (deserving of respect)
ordinary; average; run-of-the-mill
to show appreciation for (efforts, esp. by someone of equal or lower status); to thank for; to reward for
practical business; practical work experience; practicum; practice
concern; circumstance which is becoming a problem; case (court)
consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care