to retreat; to back off; to draw back; to step back; to shrink away
in any case; regardless; either way; since it makes no difference anyway (you might as well ...); since it won't change the outcome; if you are doing it regardless
to leave (a matter, decision, etc. to someone); to entrust (to someone); to leave (to chance, one's imagination, etc.); to let (take its own course); to use (money, strength, spare time, etc.) to the full; to use freely
it's OK to ...; it's best to ...; it's alright to ...
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
calm; composed; cool; quiet
to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on
wind; wind instrument; window
gorgeous; gaudy; dazzling; gay; resplendent
to look into; to peep into; to peer into
to buy; to purchase; to value (highly); to think highly of; to incur (someone's anger, displeasure, etc.); to elicit (e.g. sneers)
to pull the trigger; to squeeze the trigger
decision; determination; resolution
both (people); the two of them
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
case; occasion; situation; circumstances
decorum; propriety; politeness
to respect; to honor; to honour; to esteem; to prize
another person; other people; unrelated person (i.e. not related by blood); outsider; stranger
control; management (e.g. of a business)
with shoes on; rudely; thoughtlessly
to trample (down); to crush (by trampling); to ravage
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
person in charge (including a supervisory role for other staff); person responsible for ...; responsible party; supervisor; manager
flaring up; burning hotly; flying into a rage; losing one's cool; opening suddenly and widely (e.g. eyes, mouth); (arch.) acting resolutely
insult; affront; slight; contempt (e.g. of court)
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current
transfer (of authority, power, etc.); delegation; devolution
unfortunately; regrettably
judgment; judgement; divination; judgement
to replace; to convert; to exchange; to interchange; to substitute (person, staff member, player, etc.)
to take (someone) out (for a walk, to lunch, etc.); to entice out; to lure away
with a start; with a jump
amplification; magnification; amplification; making larger
perhaps; possibly; maybe; by some chance
to lash out at; to flare up at; to fly at; to turn on
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
(preparatory) meeting; briefing session; overlap (of a coat, etc.); (arch.) making something match exactly
street; road; traffic; coming and going; flow (of water, air, etc.); passage; transmission (of sound)
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
choice; selection; option