to insert; to put in; to plant (a cutting); to strike; to arrange (flowers); to wear (a sword) in one's belt
hard (on the ears); offensive (to the ear); rasping; rough; harsh; grating
remarkable ability; mastery; brilliant technique; go-getter; resourceful person; wizard
half-wit; fool; simpleton
tail (animal); tail end; tip
manner of speaking; mode of expression; way of saying something
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
anger; rage; fury; wrath; indignation
reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about
looks; personal appearance; features
to say enough (as much as required); to say plenty; to say well; to say cleverly; to say often; to say frequently
individual; distinctive; unique; characteristic; personal; idiosyncratic
manner; demeanour; demeanor; bearing
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
how it came about; how it originated; how it happened; the origins of the imbroglio
cleaning up somebody else's mess; carrying the can; ass-wiping; arse-wiping
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
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grace (of God); benevolence (of Buddha); assistance; help; effects; influence
is it?; isn't it?; be; is
periodic; regular; routine
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
to give; to do (something) for
favour; favor; obligation; debt of gratitude
compensation; indemnification; reparation; consideration
to move back; to draw back; to lessen; to subside; to resign; to retire
challenging; defiant; provocative; aggressive
to stare at with a fixed gaze; to glare
each time; always; often; thank you for your continued patronage
how long; how much; to what extent
pains; hard work; effort; trouble; labour; labor
to stub out (e.g. a cigarette); to crush out; to smother (fire); to hush up; to cover up; to stifle
settlement (of affairs); remedial measures; cleaning up afterwards