to say enough (as much as required); to say plenty; to say well; to say cleverly; to say often; to say frequently
to sever relations (with someone; esp. a relative or spouse); to break off (with)
about; concerning; related to; -ish
this is not the time (for that); that's out of the question right now
subtle; delicate; difficult; complex; doubtful; questionable
marriage proposal; marriage talks
to be crushed; to be squashed; to go bankrupt; to go under; to be ruined (of a plan); to be cancelled; to be lost (of one's voice, eyesight, sense of smell, etc.)
to be noisy; to be astir; to rustle; to murmur
(musical) conductor; commander; leader; director
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
immediately; as soon as possible; as quickly as possible
actual place; actual location; the spot; place where one is currently living
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
details; particulars; longitude and latitude; warp and weft; warp and woof
platform; home; home base; home plate
away (game, goal, etc.); opponents' ground; unfamiliar surroundings; feeling out of place; enemy territory
equality; impartiality; evenness
to cut into (a conversation); to interject
deep blue; bright blue; ghastly pale; pallid; white as a sheet
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.); flap (of a dust jacket)
to play a leading role; to play a central part
sound of voice; vocal sound
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
to look downwards (at); to lower one's gaze; to drop one's eyes
brush tip; first on a list; head; chief
bottom-tier university with low entry requirements
rank; place (e.g. first place); decimal place; counter for ghosts
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
to expose to danger; to imperil; to jeopardize
king (of the junior player)
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
to ascend; to go up; to climb
stairs; stairway; staircase
hundredfold; hundred times as much; much more (than previously)
to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)
tension; strain; tensions (between countries, groups, etc.); tonus; muscle tone
clerk; secretary; writing down; putting on record
lack of ability; inadequacy; (being) out of one's depth
naming; nominating; designating; calling on; asking for; requesting