maritime; marine transportation
stronghold; inner citadel; base; headquarters
main purpose; primary objective
to find a clear solution; to come to a clean decision; to give a clear explanation; to divide exactly (without remainder); to divide evenly
conversely; on the contrary
regarding highly; attaching importance to
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
restraint; restriction; control; check
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
minus; negative (quantity); deficit; disadvantage; drawback; negative (ion, pole, growth, image, effect, etc.)
to seal (letter); to prevent; to forbid; to block
speaking by proxy; speaking for (someone else); payment by proxy; compensation by proxy; acting for (someone else); carrying out (on someone's behalf)
saying all one has to say (usu. negative, e.g. complaints, insults, etc.)
retainer; subject; vassal; servant
to hit (e.g. one's head); to strike; to throw (e.g. a ball, a question, a demand); to express; to vent (e.g. one's anger)
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
degassing; gas drainage; gas venting; letting off steam; letting out stress; letting out feelings
to one's heart's content; to one's complete satisfaction; as much as one likes; heartily; thoroughly; without restraint
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
to take away; to carry away
ulterior motive; plot; scheme; complicated circumstances; intricacies
to smile cheerfully; to crack a smile
good-for-nothing; worthless
(providing) covering fire; supporting (backing up) someone (in a debate or argument)
seeming like an excuse; seeming like a justification; defensive; in an apologetic tone
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
tolerance level; permissible range; acceptable limits
trouble; bother; annoyance
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
please remember me; please help me; please treat me well; please do; please take care of
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
as a matter of fact; by the way; to tell you the truth; to be honest; frankly
(stand to) attention!; standing at attention
to overlook; to command a view of; to look down on; to despise; to look down on
to take lessons in; to be taught; to learn (from a teacher); to study (under a teacher); to get training in
lifeline; safety rope; safety tether