to untie; to unfasten; to unsew; to unstitch; to solve; to work out; to dispel (misunderstanding, etc.)
please!; I'm asking you; for heaven's sake
to make an appearance; to show up
to be exhausted; to be tired out; to be worn out
nonparticipation; nonattendance
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
(in) secrecy; behind closed doors
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
to go around; to make a circle around; to surround; to circle; to come around (of a season, anniversary, turn, etc.); to return
reward; honorarium; remuneration
to poke fun at; to make fun of; to send up
feeling of relief (for the time being); peace of mind (for now)
one's first campaign; one's first battle
possible; conceivable; likely; probable
a long time ago; long ago
beyond oneself; beyond one's ability; exceeding one's power
(not) very; (not) so; (not) very much; (not) particularly; (not) especially
murder; killing; murderer
practice (as opposed to theory); actual practice; actual site; (at) the scene; (on) the spot
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
even more; still more; further
technical; technological; practical
establishment; settlement
direction; district; area; field (e.g. of study); sphere; quarter
to be lacking in options; to be too few
(always) having ready; having on hand; being provided with; standing; permanent; regular
conquest (of a difficulty, illness, crisis, etc.); overcoming; surmounting; bringing under control
burdening; bearing; load (electrical, mechanical, etc.); stress; stress testing (of physical function or performance); provocative testing
some people; a number of people; several people; a few people
origin; source; basis; base; cause; (raw) material; ingredient
burden; load; responsibility; bearing (a cost, responsibility, etc.); shouldering
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
to happen to have; to have on hand; to carry (e.g. money)
part; assigning (allotment of) parts; role; duties
skip it; drop it; I've had enough (e.g. when offered something); that's enough
grown man; grown woman; grown-up person; sensible person
to grapple with (each other); to tussle with; to wrestle with; to scuffle with
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
reading too much into (a statement, etc.)
outrageous; wild (ambition, idea, etc.); crazy; inordinate; extravagant (e.g. claims); audacious