at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
to perceive; to grasp (the situation)
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
diversion (action meant to attract attention away from the real objective); feint
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
supply; supplying; replenishment
position; location; base; point; site
as likely as not; 50-50; even match; tie
to charm; to attract; to fascinate; to entice
shape; form; appearance; state; situation; suitable
decoy (for hunting); stool; lure; decoy; stool pigeon
in one's hands; in one's control
swindler; fraudster; trickster; con man
honour; honor; glory; privilege
future; possible; potential; prospective
unique flavor (flavour); (degree of) flavouring; distinctive quality; special charm
to recommend (someone to do); to advise; to recommend (a book, someone for a position, etc.); to suggest; to offer (a drink, cigarette, seat, etc.)
abstaining from smoking; quitting smoking; No Smoking!; Smoking Prohibited!
advocate (of a theory or principle); ideologist; -ist (i.e. adherent to a belief system); (arch.) socialist; (arch.) communist
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
affair; state; verdict; sentence; directions; orders
to be flexible; to be accommodating
boorish; inelegant; unpolished; unromantic; tactless
topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
unexpected; unforeseen; strange
suddenly; abruptly; deliberately; slowly; gently
layout map; block plan; layout plan
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
learning by ear; memory of having heard something before
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
future (usually near); prospects
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved; neat; tidy; frank; open-hearted; completely
to write; to compose; to pen; to draw; to paint