difference; discrepancy; variation
hierarchical relationship; superior-subordinate relationship; senior-junior relationship
grinding of the teeth; involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation; gnashing one's teeth; gritting one's teeth
takeover (of a company, etc.); hijacking
to see through (a plot, lie, etc.); to penetrate into; to discover; to find out
frame (physical structure); framework; framework (of a plan, system, etc.); structure; outline
to take one's leave; to excuse oneself; to resign (from); to step down; to decline; to turn down
to forgive and forget; to let bygones be bygones; to sweep under the carpet; to wipe the slate clean
having one's hands full; not having any room to do more; at the limit
blockade; lockdown; sealing off (an area); freezing (funds)
justice; fairness; impartiality
expulsion; ousting; ejection; dismissal; banishment
wriggling; squirming; writhing; maneuvering (behind the scenes; of insignificant people); manoeuvring; planning mischief
(appearing, occurring) one after another
to manage; to control; to supervise; to crack down on; to keep under strict control; to enforce
mansion; palace; (arch.) nobleman; (arch.) noblewoman; (arch.) temporary residence
main force; main strength; main effort; primary focus
unsparingly; without listening to the other party; without giving the other party a chance to explain
comparing and adjusting; reconciling; lapping; precision surface finishing; margination
soon; before long; shortly; close (by); near; nearby
aim; goal; prospect; outlook
to feel relieved of one's burden; to have a weight removed from one's mind
not only ... (but also); not merely; as well as; furthermore; besides; moreover
talks (i.e. formal discussions); conference; meeting
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
to become a little hungry; to become a bit peckish
inconsistency between one's words and actions; insincerity; saying one thing and doing another
limp; listless; enervated; flaccid; wilting; soft
to become dull; to become lifeless; to get bored; to lose interest; to lose value after a peak (e.g. stock); to weaken (of the market)
to build; to construct; to erect; to build up (a reputation, position, fortune, etc.); to establish (a relationship, household, tradition, etc.); to lay (a foundation)
(looking around) restlessly; (looking) all around; goggling
establishment; opening; setting up; inauguration
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
details; particulars; everything; every last detail
to row (a boat) to (a pier, shore, etc.); to reach (a goal after considerable effort); to arrive at; to (finally) manage to do
head office; main office; main store; this store; our store
to talk on and on; to rattle on; to keep on talking (without pause)