to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
to be lost in deep thought; to be deeply immersed in thought
troublesome; bothersome; tiresome; annoying
to turn up; to make an appearance; to put in an appearance; to drop by
painful; bitter; tough; difficult; cruel; harsh
to hang (something) on (something); to throw on (clothes); to hook; to catch; to cheat; to evade payment; to drink (alcohol)
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
to wind around; to wrap around; to coil around
unwillingly; reluctantly; grudgingly; shaking one's head in refusal (like a child)
how it came about; how it originated; how it happened; the origins of the imbroglio
(writ of) summons; subpoena; citation
schedule; program; programme; agenda
private; confidential; informal; secret; (within the) family circle; (on the) inside
triumphant; exultant; in high and proud spirits
to respond; to answer; to accept (an invitation, offer, etc.); to comply with (a request, etc.); to suit; to match
offense and defense; offence and defence; batting and fielding
synthesis; combination; general; combined; synthesis; colligation
conviction; belief; confidence
exaggeration; overstatement; saying too much; misstatement; slip of the tongue; gaffe
to challenge (esp. in a lawsuit); to take on an opponent (in negotiations, contest, etc.)
prospects of victory; chances of success
one (thing); one piece; one item
to show (someone) out; to see (someone) off; to forward; to dispatch (goods); to push (one's opponent) out of the ring from behind
loose; lenient; lax; gentle (curve, slope, etc.); slow; weak; soft
personality; style; appearance
special (case, etc.); exceptional; extraordinary
suburb; residential area on the outskirt of a city; commuter belt
maneuvering ground; manoeuvring ground
flat; level; calm; tranquil; relaxed (sitting posture); comfortable
to make even; to make smooth; to make level; to average
(earthenware) mortar (for grinding)
bleachers; grandstand; spectator seating
rough (estimate, outline, etc.); broad; general; generous; openhanded
more than enough; more than ample; exhaustive
successively; one after another
entrance; entering; admission; admittance
progress; advance; improvement; development
ability; competency; talent; skill; capacity
praise; admiration; commendation; approbation; applause
prosperous; flourishing; popular; widespread; active; lively
to stir up; to poke (the fire); to beat (an egg); to arouse (interest, feelings, etc.); to stir; to stoke