to smell; to smell of; to have a smell
an issue being settled; a case being closed
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
to ask for; to apply for; to make an application for; to file a request for; to submit (e.g. one's resignation)
unqualified; without qualifications
firm; unshakeable; resolute
to shake one's head (in denial)
to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge
to grasp back; to squeeze back; to grab back
gallant; manly; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; chivalrous
turns and twists; ups and downs; meandering; complications; vicissitudes
(distant) howling; howl; backbiting; criticizing someone behind their back
to match; to harmonize (with)
battle royal; battle royale (genre)
to loosen one's sword slightly in the scabbard
temporary truce; ceasefire
to synchronise the breathing with the opponent prior to the start of a match
decimal point; radix point
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
to love; to cherish; to admire; to appreciate
every year; yearly; annually
head (of a household); proprietor (of a store); proprietress; (arch.) entertaining someone as one's guest
approval; license; licence; permission
absurd; nonsensical; preposterous
opportunism; double standards; timeserving; expediency
trying to think of a way (to do); devising means (to do); working out (how to do); contriving (to raise money); managing
reckless remark; rash remark; thoughtless words; falsehood
mouthful; morsel; gulp; sip; one word; in short
science; to think about scientifically; to think in terms of science
to explain adequately; to be accountable
lowest seat; foot of the table; seat furthest from the seat of honour; lowest rank; bottom (e.g. of the class)
new; fresh; new item (e.g. customer, regulation); newly created object; new customer
asking for the moon; asking for the impossible; asking for too much; thinking the grass is greener on the other side of the fence