having no idea; having no clue
hardly any; almost nonexistent; very little
pursuer; pursuing party; posse
skill; dexterity; master hand
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
should time and circumstances permit
representative; representation; delegation; switchboard number; main number
confidence; trust; faith; credit (finance)
portion; part; snapshot; glimpse
to throw down; to bring down; to kill; to defeat; to overthrow; to trip up
one portion; one serving; adult; grown-up; fully fledged; established
on closer reflection; on second thought; come to think of it; actually
doesn't amount to doing (something); not significant enough to require (something); unnecessary
to feel goodwill (towards); to wish someone well; to have a strong liking (for); to be emotionally involved
explanation; interpretation
adult (esp. person 20 years old or over); grownup; becoming an adult; coming of age; growing up (to be a man, woman)
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
trifling with; toying with; playing with; tossing about (a ship)
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
veteran; battle-worn; schooled by adversity in many battles; rich in experience
to be surprised; to be amazed; to be frightened; surprise (e.g. surprise party)
bustling; shuffling; squirming; creepy crawly
bow (weapon); bow; bowknot; bow tie
to pull oneself together; to collect oneself (after a failure); to regain control (of oneself)
presentation (of documents); submission (of an application, report, etc.); production (e.g. of evidence); introduction (e.g. of a bill); filing; turning in
shall ...; to assume; to suppose
to take command; to give direction
gait; walk; stride; trace (e.g. of route taken by hunted criminal); track; trail
to be crowded with people; to be bustling with; to prosper; to flourish; to do thriving business
to become brilliant; to become cheerful
alumni association; graduates' association; alumni meeting; class reunion
the entire strength; all hands; all the members
massing (of troops); gathering
one's post; one's station; department; bureau; section
to fall (e.g. blossoms, leaves); to scatter; to be dispersed; to disappear; to dissolve; to spread
time of emergency; (in an) emergency
strength; power; proficiency; ability
adapting oneself to the requirements of the moment; playing by ear; ad hoc approach
optimization; optimisation