to stay calm; to keep cool
unable to resist; unable to suppress
great laughter; burst of laughter
I regret to say; I'm sorry to say; unfortunately
putting on a brave face; put-on cheeriness; pretending one is fine; show of courage; bravado; Dutch courage
what would (you) do?; what to do about it
(only) one option; one possible choice
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
to dance (orig. a whirling dance); to whirl (in the wind); to flutter (about); to swirl
gradually becoming poor; situation getting gradually worse and worse
dealer (esp. in cars); dealership; dealer; dealer; exhibitor (at a convention, etc.)
long slits (esp. of eyes)
(your) judgment; discernment
to suit (one's needs, tastes, purpose, etc.); to serve; to meet (one's expectations, wishes, etc.); to measure up to (e.g. one's ideal); to conform to (the law, standards, etc.); to be consistent with (reason, morality, etc.)
dying in vain; useless death; meaningless death
to take into account; to bear in mind; to consider; to learn from; to take as a lesson
to reject; to spurn; to turn down; to refuse
cripple; disabled person; invalid; (game, internet, etc.) addict
route; path; channel (e.g. sales, distribution)
great; grand; magnificent; outstanding; mighty
to sink deeply into one's mind; to come home to; to go to one's heart; to pierce one's body (e.g. of wind, cold, etc.)
another dimension; different level; whole other level
arrangements; plan; programme; program; preparations
all you have to do is; just; that's all
spurious article; forgery; counterfeit; imitation; sham
guidance; leadership; leading the way
correct answer; answering correctly; giving a correct answer
to (finally) arrive at; to reach (at last); to (manage to) get to; to find one's way to
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
variation in color (colour); having a different color
to lay down; to wear (a sword, etc.) at one's side
unexpected (but welcome) visitor; rare guest
to associate with; to keep company with; to go out with; to go along with; to follow someone's lead; to accompany someone
willing (even) to do; prepared to do; ready to do; not mind doing
expression of appreciation (for someone's efforts); thanks
to speak words (of); to speak (to); to say (something); to say some (kind, comforting, etc.) words
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
putting off (doing); postponement; delaying
escape; flight; running away; elopement; fleeing
strong opposition; vehement opposition