element; component; factor; element (e.g. in array); member (e.g. data structure)
trouble; problem; mess; difficulty; nuisance
uneasy; unsure; unreliable; untrustworthy; (arch.) nervous; (arch.) impatient
one's own discretion (idea, responsibility)
meagre; meager; scarce; limited; destitute; hard up
to put a burden on; to tax (e.g. strength)
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
decrease; reduction; decline
being unfamiliar with a locality; not knowing one's way around; (lit.) not knowing one's right hand from the left; being clueless
to hold back (someone) from achieving success; to stand in the way of; to sabotage
to supplement; to make up for; to compensate for; to cover (a shortage, loss, etc.); to fill (e.g. a vacancy)
playfulness; mischivousness; naughtiness
erratic; offbeat; wild; unconventional; extraordinary; weird
certain reasons; certain circumstances; professional constraints; (lit.) adult reasons
restriction; restraint; limitation; limit
to meet (someone of higher status); (arch.) to be recognized (esp. by someone of higher status); (arch.) to be visible; (arch.) to be seen
to take the time (to do); to set aside time (for)
practice; putting into practice; implementation; praxis
original; unique; distinctive; independent; one's own; personal
such; like that; in that way
to know; to understand; to (understand and) accept (a responsibility); to have a knowledge of (a skill, art, etc.); to have a command of
diplomacy; selling (e.g. door-to-door); canvassing
intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem
obedient; submissive; tame; slavish
meeting face-to-face; seeing in person; facing (each other); opposing (traffic, etc.); confronting
discouraged; dispirited; despondent
to follow (someone) around; to cling (to); to dog; to hound; to harry; to pursue
busy; having no time (for)
sorrow; grief; anguish; anxiety; worry; trouble
cooperation; collaboration; help; support
what's in one's heart; one's emotional state; what one feels
sad face; sorrowful face; anxious look; sad countenance
(stand to) attention!; standing at attention
close examination; careful investigation; investigation of a crime; inquiry into someone's guilt; winner (of the most rounds, i.e. a full game); (arch.) reciting and appreciating traditional poetry
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
ability to get things done
to match; to be a match for; to rival; to equal; to compare with
paying back a favour; repayment (of an obligation, kindness, etc.)
yearning; longing; aspiration; adoration; admiration
to take another good look at; to reconsider; to analyze; to reexamine
striking just before one's opponent makes a move