delicate situation; choice of two evils; mixed blessing
personal statement; verbal or informal, unsubstantiated assertion
to hold in one's mouth (without biting, before chewing or swallowing, etc.)
to pry; to prize; to prise
to gasp; to pant; to breathe hard; to suffer; to struggle
to cuddle; to comfort; to rock; to soothe; to dandle; to humor
high spirits; high energy; go!; go-man-go!; fashionably clothed and assertive (esp. of a woman); flashy
running fast; double time; cantering; doing things in a hurry
verbal message; word (from someone)
to call out; to ask someone to come
estimated price; price estimate
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
if you are prepared you don't have to worry; it's good to have a shelter against every storm
to sway to and fro; to drift about; to flutter; to be fickle; to be irresolute; to vacillate
to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
premature; untimely (e.g. death); early
not knowing what to do with the time one has on one's hand
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
to show signs of ...; to have the appearance of ...
as soon as possible; ASAP
flapping; rattling (sound); noisily; commotion; kerfuffle
plan; scheme; plot; design; project; intention
severe; strict; tough; hard
well aware of; know thoroughly; being familiar with (and thus feeling no need for restraint)
wild; violent; rough-mannered; rough (e.g. work); crude; coarse
truth; reality; seriousness; logical truth; printed style writing; star performer
difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn
count; earl; chief official of the Department of Worship; (arch.) eldest brother; Brazil; Brazilian
subordinate; underling; henchman; minion
user; consumer; master (e.g. of swordsmanship); prodigal; spendthrift
skill; dexterity; master hand
killing with a bomb; killing in a bombing
to leave nothing undone; to give good service; to attend to everything; to be on someone's tracks (e.g. police); to catch up with; to close in on