talk (of the town); rumour; rumor; gossip
to change the subject (e.g. away from something awkward or inconvenient)
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at)
without hesitation; with great optimism; (pushing or pulling) strongly; (drinking) heavily
counterattack; slashing back; railway switchback; twisting backward knee trip
formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy
extensive knowledge; erudition; learned; erudite; well-informed
retreat; falling back; recession; waning; backspace (key)
cold; indifferent; unfriendly; unsympathetic; unkind
to say; to speak; to tell; to be called
to make someone's acquaintance; to become acquainted (with)
ghastliness; dreadfulness; grimness; intimidation; menace; threat
unpopular woman; woman who isn't well-liked by men
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
walking; pace; step; course (of history, one's life, etc.); history; pitch (of a screw, etc.)
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
shoe sore; foot blister (caused by shoes)
to weigh on one's mind; to trouble one's heart; to be concerned about; to worry about
exit; way out; outlet; vent
leaving (e.g. a courtroom, workplace); exiting; withdrawal (e.g. from a superior's presence)
on time; on schedule; punctually
late at night; at a late hour
reputation; respectability; honour; honor
unfathomable; inestimable; immeasurable
sense of values; values; value system
to buy (stock, materials, etc.); to purchase; to lay in; to get; to obtain
corner; edge; (street) corner; turning; rough edges (of one's character, words, etc.); abrasiveness
direction of travel; direction of movement
(street) corner; turn (in the road); bend; turning point; watershed
to assume an air of importance; to be self-important; to put on airs
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
young girl; lass; adolescent female
drunk person; (a) drunk; being drunk; getting drunk
drawing; picture; diagram; sight; scene
to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to insert (e.g. a cork); to put on (something that envelops; e.g. a ring, gloves); to place (a hoop) around; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to force (into a mold); to entrap
gofer; dogsbody; person who is made to do things or get things for someone else