to shrink back; to wince; to flinch; to recoil
thinning out; pruning; culling; infanticide
rematch (after an earlier loss)
to detain; to check; to restrain
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
(work) hard; unceasingly; strenuously; assiduously; busily; ardently
shout (of encouragement, etc.); yell (used to time or encourage activity, e.g. "Heave ho!")
to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
rest; break; recreation; recuperation; convalescence
unexpected; unforeseen; strange
doing (with resolve); carrying out (e.g. a plan)
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
daily routine; daily work; daily lesson
one-sided; unilateral; arbitrary
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
meeting place; rendezvous (point); roll-call (assembly) point; appointed (designated) place
drawing up (e.g. legal document, contract, will, etc.); preparing; writing; framing; making; producing
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
putting on a brave face; put-on cheeriness; pretending one is fine; show of courage; bravado; Dutch courage
confusion; distraction; derangement
consideration; concern; fear; worry; solicitude
to divide; to cut; to halve; to break; to crack; to dilute; to fall below
contradiction; inconsistency
to jump up; to spring up; to jump (market, price, etc.); to rise sharply; to act rashly; to jump the gun
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
choices; alternatives; options
change; modification; alteration; revision; amendment
(coming to an) agreement; consent; mutual understanding; accord; consensus
to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
class; heading; group; category
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
sympathy; empathy; response
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
grace; favor; favour; blessing; benefit
to get carried away; to get overly elated; to become over-excited; to get up to speed; to move into gear
steady; honest; sober; straightforward
to live; to make a living; to get on with
stance; attitude; standpoint; stance; posture
to soothe; to calm; to pacify
misfortune; bad luck; ill luck; ill fortune
(suffering) damage; injury; harm
of the time; at the time; of the hour; in vogue; sought after
to be on edge; to get nervous; to feel tense
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all