to consist of; to be made up of; to be concluded (e.g. of an agreement); to hold true (e.g. of a theory); to be viable (of a business, lifestyle, etc.); to carry on
fault; defect; flaw; failure (in an examination); failing grade
virtue; charm; merit; good point
to make even; to make smooth; to make level; to average
to supplement; to make up for; to compensate for; to cover (a shortage, loss, etc.); to fill (e.g. a vacancy)
ordinary person; unenlightened person
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
what kind of thing; anything (else); nothing (but)
relationship; relation; terms (good, friendly, etc.)
cold reception; inhospitality
coincidence; chance; by chance; unexpectedly; contingency
to make a lasting impression
pride; boast; credit (to)
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
nothing but (this); no more than (this); none other than
factional dispute; factional strife; rivalry between factions
inconsistency; discord; conflict; discrepancy; contradiction; failure
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
to some extent; to a certain extent
to become widely known; to become well-known; to spread (of a rumor, reputation, etc.)
main cause; primary factor
to have an idea; to have a clue
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
to slurp; to sip (loudly); to sniffle; to sniff
programme; program; plans; arrangements
evening; night; nighttime
unexpected; unforeseen; strange
interrogative sentence-ending particle expressing doubt
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
running about; making every effort (to do); busying oneself (with); being busily engaged (in); good offices; efforts
swing and a miss; (punching and) failing to make contact; (ending in) failure; fruitless effort
to bend; to crook; to lean; to tilt; to bend (the truth); to distort
to get off one's backside; to bestir oneself
sensible; clever; smart; decent; tasteful
consideration; guess; conjecture; judgement
seal; to seal (e.g. a letter); to affix a seal; to seal up
trend; tendency; movement; attitude
(in) secrecy; behind closed doors
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide