to get into an argument; to come to discuss; to be controversial (usu. as an adjectival phrase); to be contentious
to mix (with); to be mixed (together); to be mingled
to pass the baton (e.g. in a relay race); to pass the baton; to hand on the torch
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
to entrust (someone) with; to leave (a matter) with someone; to have someone deliver (a message, parcel, etc.); to send (through someone); to use (something) to express (one's feelings, opinion, etc.); to express in the form of (something)
obstruction; prevention; hindrance; check; blocking; stopping
representation; agency; proxy; proxy; agent; representative
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
to switch (secretly); to substitute; to replace; to sidestep (an issue)
to collect one's thoughts; to gather one's thoughts; to put one's ideas in order
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
abundant; plentiful; rich; wealthy; open (mind); relaxed
to expand; to swell (out); to get big; to become inflated
quiet; silent; slow; unhurried; calm; peaceful
to take a breath; to take a short rest
magnification; leverage; amplification; competitiveness rating (e.g. for university entrance); applicant-to-acceptance ratio
to say; to speak; to tell; to be called
percent; per cent; percentage
on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway
disliking; not wanting; unpleasant; disagreeable; no!; quit it!
grasp (of the situation, meaning, etc.); understanding; control; hold; grip
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
implementation (e.g. of a system); materialization; materialisation; realization; realisation; actualization
very; greatly; immense; enormous; serious; grave
had better ...; had better not ...
innermost depths of one's heart
flame; blaze; flames (of intense emotion, e.g. love, jealousy, anger); passion
to smoke; to smoulder; to be sooty; to be smoke-stained; to smoulder (e.g. a dispute); to smolder
to be wet (with tears); to be moist; to get dim; to become blurred; to become tear-choked
passionate; fervent; affecting; moving; touching
to make an appeal; to urge
baseball player; ballplayer
relation; connection; relevance
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
well, ...; right, ...; so; then; that way (would mean ...); if that is the case
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides (with); supporting; standing by
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
buzz; hum; shake (with vigor); shaking
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
liking very much; loving (something or someone); adoring; being very fond of
to bury; to embed; to implant
to be amazed; to be shocked; to be astonished; to be astounded; to be disgusted; to be exasperated