to reveal one's true colors (colours); to betray oneself
clearing one's throat; cough
need for caution; need for care; requiring special attention
subordinate; underling; henchman; minion
under the control (of); under the dominion (of)
leader; magnate; bigwig; extremely large head
suspicious glance; suspicious look; suspicious expression
to be found; to be discovered
arrangement; preparations; search (by police)
to have a catch; to have an ulterior motive; to be more (to something)
to get worse; to deteriorate; to go from bad to worse; to spoil (of food); to go bad; to perish
conveying (an intention, meaning, etc.); communicating; (verbal) message; word (from someone); tradition; folklore
even so (expressing frustration, etc.); still
so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
blunder; bungle; gaffe; bungling; stupid; tactless
deadly serious; deadly earnest
meaning; called; named; that says; that
to become sulky; to become irresponsible (due to disgruntlement)
jumping to a wrong conclusion
unpleasant; awkward; embarrassing; uneasy
to forgive and forget; to let bygones be bygones; to sweep under the carpet; to wipe the slate clean
to take an attitude; to take a stance; to commit oneself; to assume a position
one cup (of); one glass (of); one drink (of alcohol); full; filled (with); fully; to capacity
territory; domain; dominion; possession
carrying out (esp. heavy objects, artwork, furniture); taking out
to be pleased; to gloat; to glow with self-satisfaction
the prospects look brighter; there is hope of accomplishing (something)
encampment; position; side; end; goal area
to be noisy; to be astir; to rustle; to murmur
to run into; to rush into; to (run and) seek refuge in; to take shelter in
delivering an order; dispatch of an order; messenger; orderly; runner
hitting the target; striking home; proving to be right; coming true; being on the mark
I'm home!; I'm back!; now; at present; just now; a moment ago
field battle; field operations; open battle; battlefield; battlefront
inveiglement; cajolement; wheedling; enticement
conduct of business; management; acting as agent (of a land owner, house owner, etc.); being in charge (of a house, etc.)