to ward off (e.g. an attack); to fend off (e.g. a question); to elude; to evade; to dodge; to turn aside (e.g. a joke)
military affairs; military service
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
order; observance; discipline; rules; law; regulations
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
low spirits; depression; dejection; discouragement; despondency
so; like that; that's right; indeed; let me see ...
how; in what way; how about; questionable
to be rested; to feel at ease; to repose; to be relieved
timidity; nervousness; being easily intimidated
nonchalant; unconcerned; in a casual manner
to gain time; to play for time; to buy time
argument; discussion; theory (e.g. of evolution); doctrine; essay; treatise
one's (official) authority; ex-officio authority; power
abuse; misuse; misappropriation; using to excess
abuse of authority; abuse of public office; misfeasance
to employ; to hire; to take on; to charter (a car, boat, etc.); to hire
palm (of one's hand); skill; (in one's) grip; (under one's) control; one's (concealed) intentions; one's cards
ulterior motive; plot; scheme; complicated circumstances; intricacies
to be beyond one's capacities; to be beyond one's powers; to be beyond one's control; to be unmanageable
accompanying (someone); going with; travelling together; the same bank; the said bank
colouring; coloring; sex appeal (esp. of women); sexiness; interest in the opposite sex; sexual feelings; charm
story of one's experience; recounting of one's experiences; narrative; testimonial
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
to intercommunicate; to exchange (messages, vows, etc.)
national costume; folk costume; native dress; traditional dress
on a routine basis; regularly; habitually
stylish; fashionable; dressing (oneself) up; dressing smartly; fashionable dresser; smartly dressed person
woman; lady; adult female
ignorance; inexperience; unfamiliarity
tone (of voice); manner of talking
to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete
town area; urban area; metropolitan area; built-up area
popular; folksy; plebeian; ordinary; unpretentious
business district; shopping district; bustling street; shopping centre; shopping center; downtown
large company; large enterprise; large corporation