argument; discussion; dispute; controversy
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
off the mark; off base; misdirected; irrelevant
beyond this point; from now on; after this
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself
to get (a joke or explanation); to strike home; to click; to know intuitively
sorting; arrangement; liquidation; settlement; retrenchment; curtailment
popular will; will of the people
reflection (light, image, situation, attitude, etc.); reflecting; influence; application (e.g. of an update)
to entwine; to twine around; to coordinate (with); to arrest
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
to take the form (of); to assume a shape
honour; honor; dignity; prestige; reputation; appearances
financial page (of newspaper); financial aspects; economic front
to throw one's weight around; to exercise one's authority; to make one's presence felt
until something reaches the very limit; until the very last minute; up to the breaking point
white heat; incandescence; becoming excited; getting heated (e.g. of a discussion); reaching a climax
to throw at; to turn; to raise
to open one's heart; to throw off reserve; to be frank
interest (in something); curiosity (about something); zest (for)
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing
munching; crunching; scratching (an itch)
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
couscous; cuscus (variety of phalanger)
wrong direction; different direction (from what one expected)
to mellow; to become softened by maturity
will; resolution; kindness; goodwill; gift (as a token of gratitude)
violent; furious; extreme; intense; fervent; vehement
to ask again; to repeat one's question; to ask back; to ask in return; to counter
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
first meeting; first interview with
to take the initiative; to forestall; to beat to the punch
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
crumpled; rumpled; to be annoyed; to be irritated; noisily (chewing)
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
just (now, at the moment, etc.); just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that