to step aside; to move (out of the way); to make way; to resign; to retire; to quit
serious; important; significant; grave; weighty
statement; remark; observation; utterance; speech; proposal
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
to rouse anger; to provoke wrath; to offend
quite capable of ...; not unlikely to ...; may well ...; might ...; could ...; would not hesitate to ...
hard-liners; diehards; hawks
moderate faction; moderates
to bend; to flutter; to wave; to yield to; to be swayed by; to bow to
by return; (call or write back) without delay; lapel; cuff; going back; returning; chorus
to take (someone) along; to bring along; to be accompanied by
a few minutes later; after a few minutes
being somewhat excited (agitated)
to become aroused (of emotions, nerves, etc.); to become excited; to become stirred up; to be proud; to be haughty; to be pompous
receiving; welcoming; going to meet; final call; call of fate; approach of death
to read the situation; to sense the mood; to read the room
whispering into a person's ear
confectionery; sweets; candy; cake
calm; peace; serenity; composure; equanimity; presence of mind
to be shut; to close; to be locked; to tighten; to be tightened; to become sober
watchful waiting; careful supervision
craftsman; artisan; tradesman; worker; workman
to throw; to fling; to hurl; to neglect; to abandon; to leave alone
vague; obscure; indistinct; hazy; ambiguous
this sort of; this type of
good(-tasting); nice; delicious; attractive (offer, opportunity, etc.); appealing; convenient
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
to rest one's chin in one's hands
to breathe out; to breathe; to tell (a lie); to use (foul language); to vomit; to throw up
quickly; calmly; intently
equal match; good match; fair match; equal in ability; being a worthy rival
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
pounding (of one's heart); throbbing; thumping; heartily (eating); devouring; munching
repeatedly opening and closing (one's mouth); gasping; flapping (e.g. shoe sole); gaping open and shut; heartily (eating); devouring