gradually (progress into a state); in sequence; in order; in turn
to darken one's face; to assume a gloomy look
to make a mess; to perpetrate; to do; to finish up; to be guilty of
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
confident; assured; self-assured; bullish (e.g. market)
to train; to teach; to acquire (information); to learn; to stock; to stock up on
before oneself; in front of one; a bit before reaching (a location); this side (of a location); one's standpoint; one's appearance; skill
material (for a story, article, etc.); information; joke; jest; proof; evidence; (magician's) trick
suspicious glance; suspicious look; suspicious expression
of all (things, people, places, days, etc.)
contrary to one's expectations
(another's) daughter; young lady
long-cherished ambition; satisfaction
to raise objections; to complain; (to have the right) to say anything
to receive punishment; to be punished; to pay a penalty
to beg forgiveness; to ask for someone's pardon; to ask for permission
face; honour; honor; appearance; look
complete ruin; collapse; losing (something) completely (e.g. face)
to add (one thing to another); to add (a few more words, an explanation, etc.)
environment; circumstance
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
prison; jail; gaol; firm; solid; strong
to master (e.g. a skill); to become accustomed to (e.g. a lifestyle); to acquire (e.g. a habit); to retain
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
indulgent to (one's) children
with all due respect; I'm sorry, but ...; I'm afraid ...
to order; to send away for; to have (something) sent to one; to pull (something) closer
to float; to save (on one's expenses); to scrimp; to half-rise, e.g. to one's feet
making light of; thinking little of; slighting; belittling; dismissing; contempt
upstart; parvenu; jumped-up person
by any standard; (not) even as flattery
to control; to command; to get the better of
unobstructed view; perspective; forecast; outlook; insight; foresight
support; backing; aid; assistance
supply route; supply road; communications (military)
non-aggression pact; non-aggression treaty
preliminary arrangements; spade work
solution; solution strategy
professor; teaching; instruction
views; opinion; discernment; pride; self-respect
returning tit for tat; retaliating
delightful; satisfying; gratifying; brisk; piquant
complexion; one's colour; one's color; countenance; expression; one's face
gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying
to take advantage of someone's kindness or patience; to get carried away; to be elated; to get puffed up (with pride); to push one's luck; to get cocky
timid; weak-kneed; fainthearted; bearish (e.g. market)