to ward off (e.g. an attack); to fend off (e.g. a question); to elude; to evade; to dodge; to turn aside (e.g. a joke)
to flick off; to give (someone) the flick; to send (something) flying; to hit (a person); to knock down
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
self-hatred; self-abhorrence; self-loathing
instantly; immediately; equals; means; oneness (of two opposing things); inseparability
(doing things at) one's own pace; (doing things) one's own way (esp. in an inconsiderate manner)
part; assigning (allotment of) parts; role; duties
ready fire-power; battle-ready forces; immediate asset (to a team or firm); someone who can be an immediately effective player or worker
meeting; assembly; association; conjunction
(written) invitation; letter of invitation
really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently; in that way
juniors dominating seniors; inferiors overthrowing their superiors; retainer supplanting his lord
north; the North; northern territories; North Korea; (arch.) north wind
no penalty; no punishment; acquittal; impunity
to cut one's hand; to cut one's connections (with); to break off relations (with); to cut ties (with)
written request; request for ...; application for ...
notice; notification; permission; consent; rejection; refusal
unpleasant; disgusting; loathsome; shameful; scandalous
veteran; battle-worn; schooled by adversity in many battles; hard-bitten; rich in experience; very experienced
resignation; acceptance; consolation
self-awareness; awareness (of one's position, abilities, duty, etc.); perceiving (something); taking in (a sensation); self-consciousness
popularity; favorable reputation; high esteem; respect
intolerant; small-minded; inflexible; unforgiving; unyielding; ungenerous
downfall; ruin; collapse; destruction
certainly; for sure; distinctly; clearly; firmly; tightly
last ray of hope; only hope
skilled person; capable person; doer; performer; giver; bestower
but; however; provided that
magic; Magic Marker; felt-tip pen; magic number
meagre; meager; scarce; limited; destitute; hard up
bargaining ability; bargaining power; ability to negotiate
by all means; at all costs
to pin one's hope on; to look forward to; to look toward; to get one's hopes up
to give a command (e.g. in a loud voice); to give an order
breathing; respiration; knack; trick; harmony; balance
interruption; discontinuance; suspension; cancellation (of a planned event); calling off