persuasiveness; powers of persuasion; cogency
to turn up; to roll up (e.g. sleeves); to do over and over again; to do relentlessly; to stage a comeback (against) (in mahjong, horse racing, etc.); to come from behind
in bad shape; not doing well; not going well; out of condition; in poor form
although at this late hour; now, although it is too late; afresh; anew; again
assumption; supposition; hypothesis
consideration; inquiry; enquiry; investigation; study
to stop; to abort; to discontinue; to close
valid; proper; right; appropriate; reasonable
camouflage; disguise; pretense; feigning; masquerade
hmmm; uh-huh; murmur indicating approval, comprehension, etc.
be on your guard!; take care!
there being no use in arguing (about it)
one person; another name; nickname; alias
work; labor; achievement; performance; salary; income
mistake; error; fault; slip; blunder; omission
even; for starters; so; therefore; judging from; based on
unification; bringing together; generalization; control; supervision
cornerstone; main point; requirement; need; necessary; required
post; official position; managerial position; executive position
to appoint; to nominate; to assume (responsibility); to pose as
(unpleasant) state of affairs; predicament; mess
still (continuing); as ever; further
to accomplish; to fulfill; to carry out
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
charge; rush; dash; assault; attack
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
to sprain; to twist; to dampen (enthusiasm); to discourage; to dishearten
military gains; war results; fruit of battle
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
to give advice; to counsel; to take part in a consultation
when it comes to ...; concerning; where ... are concerned
to discuss; to talk together
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
superior airs; air of importance; overemphasis
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
as if (something untrue were actually true); like hell (e.g. "like hell I will")
concentration; diligence; asceticism; zeal in one's quest for enlightenment; adherence to a vegetarian diet
to cause someone to worry
sabot; wooden shoe; work-to-rule; go-slow strike; slowdown