to be lured; to be tempted; to go along with somebody's suggestion; to be talked into doing
to decline (in prosperity); to become deserted; to become desolate; to taper off (of a sound)
preparatory phase; preparatory period
clever; smart; sharp (ear, etc.); sensitive; discerning
to run swiftly; to dash; to rush; to race
headlong rush; rushing recklessly
unpleasant feelings (e.g. hatred, disgust, revulsion, fear)
supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being
to pitch in and help; to give someone a hand
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation
win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins
hope; promise; expectation; anticipation; side of a structural member
ferocious; fierce; truculent; savage
eyetooth; cuspid; canine (tooth); dogtooth
duration; continuance; survival; persistence; retention
all present; all concerned; all of us
details; particulars; longitude and latitude; warp and weft; warp and woof
the problem (at issue); the point at issue; problematic issue; problem
surfacing; rising to the surface; emerging; leaping into prominence; rising (of rank)
entrance door; front door; gateway (to a region, etc.)
detour; circumvention; turning movement
main cause; primary factor
clientele; customer stratum
local residents; neighbours; neighbors
prominent; leading; foremost; distinguished
easy; simple; simple (way of thinking, etc.); simple-minded; soft; lax
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
chance (of success); odds
favourable terms; favorable terms; favourable conditions; favorable conditions; place in the sun
to peel; to skin; to pare; to hull; to bare (e.g. fangs); to open wide (e.g. eyes)
to take a long hard look at; to look (someone) full in the face
leading a meeting; presiding over a meeting; officiating at a ceremony; chairman; presenter; host