loose; lenient; lax; gentle (curve, slope, etc.); slow; weak; soft
to dilute; to water down; to thin; to soften (e.g. a statement, impression, etc.); to weaken (e.g. an effect); to tone down
to go back to the start; to reset; to restore; to return to the point (of a discussion); to return something (that has been moved) to previous place; to reconstitute
blind spot (on the retina); blind spot; weak point; loophole
to be exhausted; to be tired out; to be worn out
nonstandard; out of spec; irregular; exceptional; extraordinary; unbelievable
the trouble is that ...; the problem is that ...; unfortunately; annoyingly
to pull oneself together; to collect oneself (after a failure); to regain control (of oneself)
quickly (e.g. pushing up one's glasses); with a light pull; with a sharp tug (e.g. at a sleeve)
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
though; although; notwithstanding; while; as; at the same time as
acquisition; obtaining; procurement; getting (hold of)
to be needed; to be necessary; to be required; to be wanted; to need; to want
internal conditions; true state of affairs
loan; lending; favor; favour; creditor; method of lending
difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn
capture (of enemy territory); taking (by storm); defeating (an opponent); attacking (a problem) strategically; strategy; tactics
(a) weakness; shortcoming; failing; sore point
back of a stone monument; inscription on the back of a stone monument
snake; serpent; large snake
state of mind; mental state; mental attitude
odd; strange; queer; peculiar
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
to enter; to go into; to meddle (in); to interfere (in); to go deeply (into an issue); to delve deeper (into)
last night; yesterday evening
to make merry; to be festive
spirits; excitement; tension; tension (mental strain); anxiety
master and servant; lord and retainer; employer and employee
weak point; unskillfulness
to balance; to be in harmony; to be in equilibrium; to suit; to go well together; to be a good match
to miss a chance to do; to fail to do
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
to put on the market; to put out for sale; to put on sale; to become popular
to differ; to be different; to disagree; to vary; to diverge
intention; inclination; mind; idea; wish; view
amount sold; sales; proceeds; takings; turnover
beforehand; in advance; ahead of time; previously
gag order; gag rule; gag law
grand; formal; ceremonial; (feeling) awkward; self-conscious; embarrassed