or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
wait-and-see (situation, stance, etc.); waiting to see (how things play out); watching developments (before acting)
to be unable to; to find difficult (unpleasant, awkward, painful) to do; to serve two or more functions or roles simultaneously; to contain (or combine) two or more features; to work in two or more jobs simultaneously (positions, etc.); to do alongside
above; going steadily upward
stoppage; coming to a stop; ceasing (movement, activity, etc.); suspension (of operations); suspension (of payment, licence, etc.); (temporary) prohibition
to bring back; to restore
mysterious; bewitching; alluring; enticing; enchanting
pitcher; pitcher (container); jug
feel (i.e. tactile sensation); touch; feeling; sensation; texture (e.g. food, cloth)
unintentionally; unconsciously; by mistake; heedlessly; against one's better judgement (judgment)
to draw or pull something towards oneself (e.g. chair)
to lean on; to recline on; to rely on; to depend on
toxicity; virulence; toxic; virulent; poisonous
acceleration; speeding up
independence of will or action; self-direction; autonomy; initiative; identity
the same rank; equality; apposition
to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at)
antsy; agitated; irritated; anxious; vexed
trump card; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
to get irritated; to get annoyed; to be on the edge; to fret; to lose patience
easy victory; walkover; easy peasy; child's play; cakewalk
to get change back; to be more than enough
behavioral principle; principle (value) governing one's conduct
all out; like hell; like crazy; desperately; (lit.) expecting to die
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
to get away without consequences; to get off scot-free
to take measures (against); to take steps
blank space; margin; blank canvas
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
rock-paper-scissors (game); janken
burden; load (e.g. CPU time, electricity, etc.)
shuddering; shivering; trembling; being horrified; being disgusted
accessory (fashion); jewelry; accessory (audio, car, camera, etc.)
every corner; every nook and cranny; all the ins and outs