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
(shout of) encouragement; cheering; rooting; support
to put on airs; to assume importance
perhaps; possibly; by some chance; by some possibility
suspicious character (person, figure)
coin toss; coin flipping; toss of a coin
rearing; training; nurture; cultivation; promotion
oldest; most advanced age
years gone by; earlier years; former years; the past
gale; strong wind; swift wind; fresh breeze (Beaufort scale)
large and rough; big and tough; unrefined; rustic; extreme; excessive
ratio; proportion; percentage
to have a showdown; to settle (e.g. a dispute)
settlement (financial); squaring accounts; liquidation; ending (a relationship); breaking up (with)
to cause a commotion; to create a big stir; (lit.) to invoke a storm
(looking) over the top of one's glasses; (looking) through a pair of glasses
originator; pioneer; inventor; progenitor; primogenitor; founder of a family line
three-cornered hat; tricorne
classical music; classic; classical; classic (work); the classics
fastidiousness; love of cleanliness
thank you for waiting; sorry to have kept you waiting
to have one's enthusiasm dampened; to become subdued
essential part; indispensable part; unavoidable part; front and back matter (of a book, magazine, etc.)
guest; visitor; visitor's arrival
brawny; muscular; impressive; gigantic
both ends; either end; both edges; double-mindedness; sitting on the fence
shoe; shoes; boots; footwear; footgear