talkative; loose-lipped; persiflage; frivolous talk
lingering attachment; lingering affection; regret; reluctance; ruefulness
protection; advocacy; support; to protect (e.g. rights, etc.); to advocate (e.g. free trade, etc.); to support
national border; provincial border
script; screenplay; scenario
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); it's not your business; it doesn't matter (to you); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
to leave one's seat; to temporarily excuse oneself (from a meeting, etc.); to step outside; to be away (from one's desk, etc.)
signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
to choose at one's own discretion; to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)
modus operandi; criminal technique; trick
factional dispute; factional strife; rivalry between factions
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
decomposition; putrefaction; putrescence; corruption; degeneracy; decay
charming; fascinating; attractive
transactions; dealings; business
to show contempt for; to look down upon; to have a low opinion of; to cause to fall; to make decline
to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
typical; representative; archetypal; quintessential; stereotypical; model
judgment; judgement; discernment
invitation; introduction; temptation
whirling; revolving; coiling around; winding around; working tirelessly; working hard
combination; assortment; matching (in a contest); pairing; combination
the nail that sticks out gets hammered down; people that stick out too much get punished; tall trees catch much wind; people that excel at something become disliked
youngster; neophyte; greenhorn
advantages and disadvantages; interests (of parties)
coincidence; agreement; conformity; consistency; cooperation
losing one's position; losing one's standing; downfall; fall (from power); being overthrown
complete victory; total victory
military force; military strength
rebellion; uprising; insurrection; (arch.) treason
to plan; to plot; to attempt (e.g. suicide, murder); to undertake (e.g. business); (arch.) to stand on tip-toes
degree (angle, temperature, scale, etc.); counter for occurrences; strength (of glasses); glasses prescription; alcohol content (percentage); alcohol by volume; extent
apprehensions; misgivings; uneasiness; anxiety; fear
one's appearance; clothing; costume; dress
anyway; anyhow; at any rate; in any case
goodness; excellence; virtue
liver; innards; courage; spirit; crux; essential point
to grow cold (from room temperature, e.g. in refrigerator); to get chilly; to cool down
to feel a chill run down one's spine