the matter you have been talking about
easy; smooth; without a hitch; quick
facing south; southern exposure
courtyard; quadrangle; middle court
to hold a small dinner party
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; revenge
people; (all) persons; you (usu. plural); various
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
to force someone to clamp with their teeth; to force into someone's mouth (e.g. a gag); to wedge into a space; to inflict (a blow); to deal (a hit); to pull (a joke)
sharp drop; plunge; nosedive; slump; (value or amount) plummeting
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
to take responsibility (for a fallout); to accept the blame; to take the blame
consent; assent; agreement; understanding; comprehension; grasp
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
cherry tree; cherry blossom; fake buyer; paid audience; hired applauder; horse meat
full bloom (esp. of cherry blossom); full blossom
in fact; as a matter of fact; actually; in reality; to tell the truth
origin; source; exit; point of departure; time to take action
for the present; for the time being; for a while (from now); for some time (to come)
confinement to one's home; being made to stay at home
acting as agent; acting on (someone's) behalf; executing business for
pinch; crisis; tough spot; clothespin
current; urgent; to confront (an issue); to face (up to something); for the meantime; at present
spirituality; spiritual nature
sweating; perspiration; sudation; hidrosis; diaphoresis
the heat is off; things calm down; the excitement dies down
taking over; handing over; transfer of control; inheriting; passing on the baton
article; news story; report; account
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
link (e.g. in a chain of events); part (of a plan, campaign, activities, etc.); monocyclic
why; oh; no!; quit it!; stop!
calmly; quietly; gently; be quiet!
in passing another (esp. colliding with oncoming traffic, bumping into a person); the moment two persons or objects meet
self restraint; moderating one's behaviour; penitence; confinement to one's home; house arrest
supply; provision; raising; procurement
accessories; small articles; minor character; small fry; weak one
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts