to blame; to reproach; to question (a suspect); to challenge; to aggravate (an injury); to be aggravated
fixtures; furnishings; equipment
doing whatever one pleases
to entrust (someone) with; to leave (a matter) with someone; to have someone deliver (a message, parcel, etc.); to send (through someone); to use (something) to express (one's feelings, opinion, etc.); to express in the form of (something)
muscular; lean (of a company's operations, etc.)
sports-minded; sports-oriented
to be fit (for a role); to be qualified (for); to be equal (to a task); to be able to fulfill one's duties (as)
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
to speak; to talk; to mediate; to act as a go-between; to put in a good word (for someone)
to bark; to howl; to howl (e.g. of the wind); to roar; to yell; to cry
not only ... but also; in addition to; consequently
opportunism; waiting and seeing (how the wind blows); sitting on the fence; straddling
decision; ruling; award; arbitration
to open up a path; to clear a path; to open up doors; to pave the way
blood (in one's face, cheeks, etc.); colour; color; hot-bloodedness; hotheadedness; impulsive temperament
to jump over; to clear; to walk over (someone)
to leap out (e.g. onto the stage); to spring out; to jump (e.g. into first place); to shoot (e.g. to the top); to come to the forefront
one's own property; possessions
bow (weapon); archery; bow (for a violin, etc.)
to shoot (at); to attack; to defeat; to destroy
confused fight; free-for-all; melee; close contest; close match
overhead; above one's head; high in the sky
close (e.g. of business); leaving (e.g. school); being outdone; compare unfavourably (with); closing price (stockmarket); sink mark (casting, moulding)
entry (on stage); appearance (on screen); entrance; introduction (into a market)
different opinion; objection
to plunder; to grab; to snatch
Sorry to impose but ...; Excuse me but ...
reason; logic; sense; truth; right
to do in earnest; to concentrate on; to apply one's mind to
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
approval; acceptance; recognition; private seal; signet
reliable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
(cannot) possibly; (not) by any means; (not) at all; utterly; absolutely
exactly; nicely; to a tee; to be fitting
standing in a row; forming a line; alignment
to abandon; to fail; to desert; to forsake
feces (esp. animal); excrement; dung
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
shortage of talented people; shortfall in human resources
serious; severe; grave; acute