settlement; solution; resolution
comparatively; relatively
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
if that's the case ...; if so ...; that being the case ...
recommendation; advice; suggestion; encouragement
lowest-ranking; one-star (hotel, restaurant, etc.)
it hasn't been long since
small (of a grain or berry, etc.); small (in stature); limited (in abilities)
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
possible; potential; practicable; feasible
restriction; restraint; limitation; limit
measure; step; dealing with; medical treatment
fingertip; finger; toe tip; toe
mincing; chopping finely; short and repeated (movements; e.g. trembling, quick steps); gradual; bit by bit
to shiver; to shake; to quake; to tremble; to quaver; to quiver
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
in the same way; like; likewise; similarly
prompt decision; immediate decision; on-the-spot decision; summary judgment; summary judgement
permission; approval; authorization; license
agreement; rules; code; protocol; convention; bylaw
violation; offense; offence; breach; transgression; infringement
meanwhile; in the meantime
to chase; to run after; to pursue; subsequently; following that; (and) then
applicant; candidate; volunteer
vote; ballot; label; ticket; tag
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
one turn; spinning around; complete change; reversal; (an) about-face
estimate (of costs); budget
judging from; on the basis of; from the point of view of
generous; soft-hearted; having a good personality
to be found; to be discovered
nest; rookery; den; haunt; (spider's) web
remuneration; recompense; reward; toll
expenses; expenditure; outgoings; outlays; costs
disadvantage; handicap; drawback; inadvisability; inexpediency; loss
to suffer; to receive (kindness, rebuke, support); to sustain (damage)
backing; support; backer; shield that protects one's back
to pay (e.g. money, bill); to brush off; to wipe away; to drive away (e.g. one's competitors); to sell off (something unneeded); to dispose of; to pay (e.g. attention)