to tie up in a bundle (e.g. straw, hair, bills, letters); to bundle; to govern; to manage; to fold (one's arms); to put together (one's hands)
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
person in charge; senior staff; manager; chief; head
to discuss; to talk together
embezzlement; fraudulent use; plagiarism; appropriation
absence of permission; lack of permission; absence of (advance) notice; lack of notice
certainly; without fail; right and wrong; pros and cons
liver; innards; courage; spirit; crux; essential point
to hold still; to hold in place; to calm down; to become steady (e.g. of nerves); to become fixed (e.g. of a gaze); to become glazed
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
snatching; stealing; seizure; usurpation
to feel awkward; to feel ashamed; to feel inferior; to feel shy (about doing something)
from the viewpoint of; according to
not non-existent; not completely lacking; there is some; certainly existent
substance; essence; substantive; substantial; in essence; in effect
surprise; something unexpected
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
conspicuously; noticeably; remarkably; strikingly; outstandingly; especially
ambush; lying in wait for an ambush
twist; spin; ingenuity; sophistication (e.g. of writing style); monetary offering (or gift) wrapped in paper; twisting throw
play; playing; pleasure; amusement; play (in a mechanism, e.g. a steering wheel); slack
to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.); to be wide-eyed; to be amazed
first thing in the morning
thereabouts; vicinity; that area; that situation; those circumstances
arguing back and forth; bandying words; verbal tug-of-war
cessation; (coming to an) end
to guide; to lead; to show the way; to derive; to deduce
rapid development; rapid unfolding
guerrilla; guerrilla warfare; sudden
to give someone space; to give someone breathing room; to cut someone some slack; to provide leeway; to provide an opportunity
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
debate; panel discussion; forum
half in doubt; half-convinced; dubious; incredulous
on a stage; on a platform; on an altar
difference; disagreement; conflict; clash; discrepancy; inconsistency
to jump on someone's (verbal) mistake; to trip someone up; to find fault with something someone says
argument based on emotion; sentimental argument
dispute; controversy; debate; argument; taking issue
defeating an argument; winning an argument; refutation; confutation
holding (a conference, exhibition, etc.); opening; hosting (e.g. the Olympics)