forcing; enforcement; forced; enforced
winning over; placation; gentle persuasion
to wag one's tail; to flatter; to butter up; to fawn (on)
condition; assumption; intention; intent; premise (in logic)
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
white heat; incandescence; becoming excited; getting heated (e.g. of a discussion); reaching a climax
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
depending on the situation; depending on circumstances
one's post; one's position; one's station; one's round; one's beat; one's route
plot; scheme; trick; design; intrigue; artifice
watchtower; watch tower; lookout tower
appearance; shape; form; atmosphere; look; feel
fortress; stronghold; citadel
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
suddenly and in a loud voice (e.g. sobbing)
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
feeling that something has come too late
popular use; circulation; to pass as; to pass for
to grab (someone) by the collar; to size (someone) by the lapels
threatening attitude; menacing look; angry look
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
to let (someone) hear; to tell (e.g. a story); to make (someone) listen; to make (someone) understand; to grip (someone) with skilful singing, storytelling, etc.; to hold (someone) enchanted by
knowledge; awareness; consent; acceptance; forgiving; pardoning
unperturbed; undaunted; retaining composure; unyielding; not giving an inch
feelings; thoughts; meaning
to use as an intermediary; to mediate; to assist; to worry; to mind; to care
absence; disregard; indifference
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
to make a mistake (in); to commit an error; to be wrong; to be incorrect; to mislead; to misguide
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
genuine; real; full-scale; full-blown; full-fledged; professional
impatient; tantalized; tantalised; irritated; chagrined; chagrinned
group (of people); crowd; horde; throng; mob; multitude
opening fully; full throttle; full power
hurrying (to somewhere); rushing; hastening; express (train)
to run about trying to escape
each place; various places
to flutter (in the wind); to wave; to turn over; to flip over; to suddenly change (attitude, opinion, etc.); to suddenly switch
one's own judgement (judgment); decision made without consulting others; arbitrary decision; dogmatism
skirmish; brush (with the enemy); small fight with a military enemy; squabble; quarrel; brief argument