clearly; plainly; distinctly; decisively; flatly; definitely
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
celebration (of a joyous occasion); blessing; giving one's blessing; blessing (from God)
to succeed (a person, to a position, etc.); to inherit; to patch (clothes); to mend; to add (e.g. charcoal to the fire); to replenish with
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
conflict; complication; troubles; discord
to torment; to harass; to tease; to extort; to shake down; to demand money
unpleasant; disagreeable; nasty; lewd; lascivious; obscene
brothers and sisters; siblings; half-siblings; step-siblings; mate; friend
let me humbly say; most humbly; with all due respect
doubt; suspicion; misgivings; scruples
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
conviction; belief; confidence
battle; war; fight (against time, poverty, etc.); struggle (for freedom, survival, etc.); contest; competition
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
to shelter (e.g. a fugitive); to harbour; to harbor; to hide; to give refuge to
to be caught in; to be stuck in; to stop by; to drop in for a short visit; to get mixed up in (trouble); to get entangled in (a problem); to fall for (a trick)
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
very; extremely; extreme; excessive; splendid; impressive
to come loose; to come untied; to come undone; to loosen up (e.g. tension)
comfortable; easy; calm; loose; spacious
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
on the one hand ... (and on the other ...); on one side
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
small; little; tiny; insignificant; humble; modest
to put on airs; to assume importance; to be self-important; to be pretentious; to be pompous; to stand on one's dignity
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to present; to do (for someone)
sole (of a shoe); sole (fish)
to stick (to); to cling (to); to adhere (to); to stay (in a place); to stick close (to someone); to follow (someone) around
unripe; green; immature; immature; inexperienced; unskilled
to feel deeply ashamed (of)
to cut (cloth, paper, etc.); to cut off; to sever (ties); to break off (relations); to cut off (a supply route, enemy's retreat, etc.); to block
roundabout (e.g. expression); indirect (reference, criticism, etc.); oblique
to compete; to contend; to vie; to contest
proposal; proposition; suggestion
shallow thinking; imprudence; rashness; quick temper; short temper
thinly; slightly; vaguely; a little
after (a long process); at the end of; last line (of a renga)
to take offense; to take offence; to get angry; to lose one's temper