war; fighting; fierce competition
to look down on; to condescend
brazenly; shamelessly; alternating wins and losses (every other day); (arch.) stupidly; (arch.) cluelessly; (arch.) slipping away secretly
intestines; bowels; entrails; guts; placenta (of a pumpkin, melon, etc.); fibrous pulp
to be boiled; to be cooked
waiting on a table; serving (at dinner); waiter; waitress; office boy; office girl
toes; tips of the toes; toe of a shoe, sock, etc.
mask; disguise; guise; mask
enjoyment; pleasure; amusement; anticipation; looking forward to; something to look forward to
people; (all) persons; everyone; (arch.) you (usu. plural)
tone of voice (e.g. in a sweet tone); timbre
to press a question; to cross-examine
going around in circles; circling a temple; roll-call vote
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
if it's going to be that way, then ...; if given the choice; if possible; if anything
scenic; beautiful; picturesque
earth; ground; place; territory; bottom (of a package, book, etc.); earth (one of the five elements)
living expenses (incurred during a short or long stay)
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
to make merry; to frolic; to be in high spirits
to treat (someone) to (something); to give (someone) a treat; to buy (someone a meal, drink, etc.); to be extravagant; to live in luxury
always; without exception; necessarily; certainly; without fail; positively
to remind (someone of something); to call (someone's) attention (to); to tell (someone) again (to make sure); to make (doubly) sure (of); to emphasize; to reconfirm
amiability; friendliness; fondness (of someone); affection; compliments; civilities
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
chief seat; seat of honor; seat of honour; head of the table
to disappear (of people or animals); to go (away); to leave; to no longer exist
conformity; alignment; tuning; same tone; same pitch
comfort; consolation; diversion
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)
change; alternation; rotation; replacement; substitution; shift
treatment as a guest; guest
treatment; reception; service; working conditions; salary; pay
merit system (as opposed to seniority); meritocracy; ability-ism
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
encouragement; inspiration; rousing; stirring up; raising (e.g. morale)
precious; valuable; priceless; noble; exalted; sacred
outward appearance; ostensible; public; official
cruel; hard-hearted; harsh; unkind
front-facing; forward-looking; positive; constructive
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
to accept (something) with thanks
on good terms (with); on friendly terms (with); (getting along) well; in harmony; happily; peacefully
existence or nonexistence; presence or absence; consent or refusal; yes or no
given the situation; now that it has come to this; if it comes to this