to be anxious (about); to be concerned (about); to think out (e.g. a plan); to work out; to investigate
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
know-it-all airs; I-know-how-it-is look
to quiet (a child, crowd, etc.); to quieten; to calm (one's nerves, excitement, etc.); to compose (oneself); to suppress (a rebellion, riot, fire, etc.); to quell
good; fine; excellent; favorable; favourable; satisfactory
to build; to construct; to erect; to build up (a reputation, position, fortune, etc.); to establish (a relationship, household, tradition, etc.); to lay (a foundation)
to firmly tighten (e.g. around neck, throat); to constrict; to strongly press (someone); to crack down on; to settle accounts
nonsense; no meaning; meaningless
to throw at; to turn; to raise
rubbing (someone) the wrong way; irritating (someone)
to know (someone); to think; to believe
reason; reasoning power; (one's) sense
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
chance; opportunity; occasion
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)
charming; fascinating; attractive
foothold; footing; position; standing; ground
to supplement; to make up for; to compensate for; to cover (a shortage, loss, etc.); to fill (e.g. a vacancy)
to come to know; to perceive; to realize; to realise; to become aware (of)
conflict; complication; troubles; discord
(balance) scales; carrying pole; shoulder pole; thread take-up lever (on a sewing machine); spreader bar
to incline toward; to slant; to go down (sun, moon); to sink; to decline; to wane
beautiful; pretty; lovely; sweet; pure (heart, friendship, etc.)
to hold out; to extend (e.g. a hand); to present; to submit; to sacrifice; to give (up)
(written) contract; agreement
above ground; on the ground; earth's surface; this world; this earth
layer; stratum; class; stratum; sheaf; counter for stories (of a building)
footpath; walkway; sidewalk; pavement
just (now, at the moment, etc.); just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
another; one more; (not) quite; (not) very; lacking
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
to furnish with; to equip with; to prepare for; to make preparations for; to possess (all that is needed); to be endowed with
somewhat larger (amount); quite a lot; a little more (than usual); a little extra
back; rear; background; backdrop; backing; support; going backwards
intelligence agency; secret service
collision; crash; impact; clash; skirmish; conflict
to brave; to risk; to harm; to afflict; to desecrate; to profane
to take an aggressive position; to stir up trouble
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season