to try to do; to attempt to do
to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block
to do one's best; to put forth every effort
to push (something) against
name; title; appellation; (under the) pretext (of); pretense
whatever way; any way; either way; one way or the other
(hand) gesture; movement of the hand
district; region; the country; countryside; civilian society
substitute (actor); stand-in; fill-in; understudy; double
in a few days; in the near future; soon; one of these days
to release; to let go; to free; to add (pieces of eggplant, potato, etc.) to water, broth, etc.
to pledge allegiance; to swear an oath of allegiance; to take an oath of allegiance
use; utilization; utilisation; application
to compromise; to meet halfway; to step up to; to walk up to; to approach
reinforcement; augmentation; strengthening; increase; buildup
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
treachery; betrayal; perfidy
elegant; graceful; refined; leisurely; comfortable; easy
front; frontage; facade; main
nodding; greeting (with eyes)
defending to the last; desperate defence; stubborn defence
walking briskly; determinedly
acutely (feel); keenly; severely; tightly; hard
returning; coming back; returning to the service of one's master
clear; transparent; clearing (a high-jump bar, hurdle, etc.); overcoming; getting through; clearing (the ball; in soccer); clearing (e.g. a checked box)
best regards; please remember me; please treat me favorably (favourably); please take care of
late attendance; lateness; tardiness
as you see; as you can see; in accordance with what you see
set (of things); combo; setting up; preparing; setting (hair); set (in tennis, volleyball, etc.); set (in a play, film, etc.)
wish; desire; hope; prospect; expectation; (one's) hopes
to serve as a reference; to provide useful information; to be helpful; to be informative; to be instructive
superior airs; air of importance; overemphasis
sacred precincts; sanctuary; consecrated ground; issue that is regarded as being off-limits; matter that is not up for discussion
entertainment (of guests; esp. in the corporate world); treating (to food and drinks); wining and dining
association; socializing; socialising; fellowship
back; rear; background; backdrop; backing; support; going backwards
threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)