request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
some; any; in any way; of some kind; of some sort
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
as ... as one can; as ... as possible; as much as possible
failing to properly evaluate the (relative) importance (of); putting the cart before the horse; mistaking the cause for the end; mistaking the insignificant for the essential; getting one's priorities backwards
the public; the street (e.g. "word on the street"); street; district; location (e.g. of a battle); scene (e.g. of carnage)
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
make-up; making food (in a delivery-only restaurant); cooking
verbal promise; one's word
commitment; pledge; promise
meek; gentle; modest; praiseworthy; admirable
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
serving tea (esp. at a company); tea server; tea lady
exaggerated; bombastic; highly colored; highly coloured
to bend; to crook; to lean; to tilt; to bend (the truth); to distort
steward; butler; court official; deacon (Anglican, Lutheran, etc.)
to get to know each other; to make acquaintance
action; movements; motions; bearing; behaviour; behavior
impostor; imposter; pretender; liar
festival; feast; harassment by an Internet pitchfork mob; online shaming; galore (as in "goals galore"); frenzy
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
motive power; driving force
amusement; entertainment; recreation; pleasure; pastime; hobby
like-mindedness; (being of the) same mind; shared sentiment; comrade; fellow; kindred soul
to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
hegemony; leadership; initiative
to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
to contact; to get in touch with; to check in (with)
to wake up; to awake; to perk up; to awaken (to the truth, etc.); to come to a realization; to come to one's senses
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
(powers of) concentration; ability to concentrate
writing brush; paintbrush; writing with a brush; drawing with a brush; writing (composing text); the written word