to become inverted; to become reversed
waste of time; killing time
replacement; substitution; change; shunting (rail); switching
to mix; to stir; to scramble; to churn
with a bump; with a clunk; yelp (e.g. of a fox); bark; howl
shell; husk; hull; pod; chaff
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; this way and that
to put one's life on the line; to risk one's life; to put everything one has into it
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
gloomy (e.g. mood); depressing; irritating; troublesome; heavy (weather); cloudy
direct talks; direct negotiations; talking to somebody in person
instantly; immediately; equals; means; oneness (of two opposing things); inseparability
slight; insignificant; small
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
perfect; complete; thorough; leaving nothing to be desired; more than satisfactory
incomprehensible; mysterious; inexplicable; inscrutable; enigmatic; baffling
total; complete; all-out; general; extensive; full-scale
having a headache; racking one's brains; troubling over something
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
to take in; to bring in; to capture (e.g. image); to import; to win over; to please
laying the groundwork; behind-the-scenes maneuvering; consensus-building process; digging around the roots of a tree (before transplanting)
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
entrance; admission; entering
to penetrate; to sink in; to devote oneself (to); to do intently and exclusively; to do throughout (e.g. the night)
toad (esp. the Japanese toad, Bufo japonicus)
in that way; like that; that way
suspicion will raise bogies; once you suspect something, everything else will look suspicious; jumping at shadows
decorum; propriety; politeness
low-life; sleazebag; boor; person of humble rank; humble person; peasant
doubtful; questionable; uncertain; disputable; suspicious
bargaining ability; bargaining power; ability to negotiate
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
to stick to; to cling to; to adhere to
influence; power; might; strength; potency; force
to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt
middle stage; middle phase; middle game; midfield