to compete with; to argue with; to quarrel
having no idea what will happen; God only knows; there is no knowing; you never can tell
exaggerated; overblown; overdone
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
the relation of master to servant; homage; master-slave relationship
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
to talk; to speak; to tell; to explain; to speak (a language)
open; frank; outspoken; unreserved; straightforward; honest
chance; start; opportunity; cause; reason; excuse
clear; precise; definite; distinct
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
very; extremely; terrible; horrid; remarkable; extraordinary
to run away; to flee; to avoid (a question, responsibility, etc.); to evade; to win without being overtaken; to hold off the other contenders (until the finish)
remuneration; recompense; reward; toll
to tie; to fasten; to hitch; to secure (trust, patronage of customers, etc.); to keep (an employee, someone's interest, etc.); to save (someone's life)
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
pleasant (of a sensation); comfortable; cheerful; happy; smooth (of function); working well
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
splendid; nice; sufficient; satisfactory; not needing (any more of something); (already) having enough
to enjoy; to take pleasure in; to have a good time; to look forward to
putting that aside; that said; apart from that; anyway; be that as it may
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
though; although; notwithstanding; while; as; at the same time as
underwater; behind closed doors; behind the scenes; below the surface
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
to drive a bargain; to beat down the price; to haggle
to repeat; to do over again
flow (of a fluid or gas); stream; flow (of people, things); passage (of time); course (of events); (step-by-step) procedure; group of people who remain together after the end of an event
wish; desire; hope; prospect; expectation; (one's) hopes
to give (as a gift); to present; to confer; to bestow; to award
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (someone) for advice
indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly
to become extremely serious (in attitude); to look solemn; to assume a solemn air
formal; stiff; pompous; stern; solemn; grave
skilled; skillful; skilful; competent; capable; good
remarkable ability; mastery; brilliant technique; go-getter; resourceful person; wizard
to make matters worse; besides; what's more; in addition; on top of that