gate (for entry, boarding, etc.); gate; logic element
state of mind; mentality; psychology
arms; armament; taking up arms; arming oneself
sentiment; emotions; one's feelings; one's heart
width; breadth; freedom (e.g. of thought); latitude; gap; difference (e.g. in price)
currying favour; sucking up; being anxious to please; bootlicker
in short; in a word; to sum up; to put it simply; to make a long story short; after all
(in the same way) as before; as always
taking advantage of (an opportunity); jumping on the bandwagon; taking passage (in); getting a lift; getting a ride
head house; main family; founder (of a certain school, style, etc.); originator; birthplace
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
assistant; adjunct; lieutenant
white; unseasoned; undyed; very much; precisely; playing dumb
river; stream; River; the ... river
steward; butler; court official; deacon (Anglican, Lutheran, etc.)
frank; candid; straightforward; openhearted; direct; outspoken
making the numbers balance; fixing the numbers; number-juggling; making up the numbers (e.g. to form a majority)
official; governmental; public (use, matter, forum, etc.); common; being public knowledge; being out in the open
(something) has never occurred; to have never done (something); such a thing has not happened; never happens; there is never a time when
private; non-public; secret; closed-door; closed
ill will; spite; bad meaning; mala fides; bad faith; malice
surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
to blow (on); to breathe (on); to pick (a fight); to provoke; to exaggerate; to ask (an unreasonable price)
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
steady; sound; stable; safe (e.g. business); reliable; trustworthy
ability; capability; skill
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
strength in one's arms; physical strength; muscular strength; force; violence
eloquence or flattery designed to deceive
dispatch; despatch; deployment; temporary employee (esp. from an agency); temporary worker; agency temp
kindness; favor; favour; goodwill; affection; liking (for someone)
properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly
to accomplish; to achieve; to complete; to carry out; to carry through
pressure; pressure (e.g. political); arm-twisting
talkative; loose-lipped; persiflage; witty remark; light joke; amusing talk
family; relatives; dependents; household
to change; to switch; to change over (to); to renew