to lean (to one side); to incline; to be unbalanced (e.g. diet); to be unduly weighted towards; to be partial; to be biased
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
since some time ago; for quite a while; already
individual; one by one; separate; each
aptitude; aptness; suitability
unworthy; unbecoming; improper
ceasing to think; refusing to think critically; giving up thinking (for oneself); going blank; mental block; inability to think clearly
pair; the two; both persons; both things
exchange; reciprocation; give-and-take; reply; riposte
leaving behind; desertion; abandonment
just you wait and see (as a threat)
precisely; exactly; plumb; damn; stupid; cursed
standard item; usual thing; (a) classic; basic item (with stable demand); staple goods
argument; discussion; dispute; controversy
very interesting; of great interest
to bend oneself forward (esp. in curiosity or excitement); to hang out (e.g. over a balcony)
feelings; thoughts; meaning
to use as an intermediary; to mediate; to assist; to worry; to mind; to care
white heat; incandescence; becoming excited; getting heated (e.g. of a discussion); reaching a climax
unconditionally; as a rule
huge rock; firmness; solidity
to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
strong-willed; strong of heart
to stick out too much; to protrude too far; to be too strong (e.g. of tea); to be too forward; to be too assertive; to be pushy
gambling; gaming; speculation; undertaking a risky venture; (arch.) professional gambler; (arch.) gamester
to show signs of ...; to have the appearance of ...
defect; fault; flaw; deformity; deficiency; shortage
to let go by; to let pass; to overlook; to miss
could result in (something undesirable); might end up (doing, happening); run the risk of
leader; guide; mentor; coach
performance; execution; skill; dexterity; tact
more than anything; above all else
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
teaching; instruction; teachings; precept; lesson; doctrine
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
ambition; aspiration; desire to improve oneself
to lose strength; to become weak; to wither; to droop; to feel demotivated; to lose interest
speech; eloquence; manner of speaking; manner of expression
rivalry (between two equally strong sides); struggle for supremacy; competing (with); vying (with); contending (with); being an equal match (for)
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
forever; endlessly; on and on; meandering; wandering; winding
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)