to acquire a position; to hold an appointment
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
to challenge (esp. in a lawsuit); to take on an opponent (in negotiations, contest, etc.)
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
mess; sorry state; -ways; -wards; in the act of ...; just as one is ...
coincident with; while; simultaneously
when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
almost; roughly; approximately
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
willpower; guts; determination; character; nature; disposition
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
perhaps; probably; generous; many; much
calculating; mercenary; selfish; self-interested
coward; gutless person; sissy; weakling; loser; milquetoast
to evaluate; to appraise; to comment on
adds force or indicates command
you; presence (of a god, nobleman, etc.)
just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; tolerably; passably; well...; I think...
self-proclaimed; self-professed; professing oneself to be; calling oneself; first person
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
to say; to be pleased to say
trouble; difficulties; dispute; confusion; disorder; mess
the prospects look brighter; there is hope of accomplishing (something)
to some extent; to a certain extent
stability; steadiness; equilibrium
domestic affairs; internal administration
to set about in earnest; to put one's back into something
Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
means of making contact; intermediary; go-between; connections; influence; pull
pride; self-confidence; thinking highly of oneself; being proud of one's abilities or achievements
territory (of country, feudal domain, etc.); (arch.) counter for suits of clothing, sets of armor, etc.
ought to do; have to do; must do; feel obliged to
main cause; primary factor
outside; exterior; the open (air); other place; somewhere else