rate; ratio; proportion; percentage
face; official stance; public position or attitude (as opposed to private thoughts); ceremony for the erection of the framework of a house
provocative; incendiary; inflammatory; suggestive; lascivious; risqué
cold-bloodedness; coldheartedness
to break the ice; to broach a subject; to bring up a topic
gushing forth; bursting out; (lit.) like breaking a dam
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved
to tread on thin ice; to go out on a limb; to walk a tightrope; to take risks; (lit.) to cross a dangerous bridge
yes; sure; gotcha; sycophantically; servilely; fawningly
foundation stone; cornerstone
impediment; burden; encumbrance; hindrance; drag
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
one's heart; one's feelings; one's inner thoughts; one's mind
drama; play; powerful drug
to have excess momentum (from going too fast, using too much force, etc.); to get carried away; to go overboard; to overdo (something)
to save trouble; to save effort; to save hassle; to save bother; to save time
arrest; apprehension; capture
disturbance; riot; mayhem
close associate; close aide; brains-truster
leash; rope tied round prisoner's waists
complete change; about-face
abbreviation; omission; outline; gist; plan; strategy
to speak unanimously; to speak in chorus; to speak in unison; to speak in one voice
to look away (from); to avert one's gaze; to disregard; to ignore; to escape (from); to turn away (from)
busy; hurried; confused; flurried
small room; closet; cubicle; booth; stall
bored; having nothing to do; idle
to lie down; to throw oneself down
to make good one's escape; to escape to a safe place; to make one's getaway; to effect one's escape
one's house; one's home; one's family
for dear life; barely escaping alive
military discipline; military regulations; military rules
victor; victor troops; conqueror
lady attendant; lady's maid; waiting maid
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
weather strip; weather stripping; sealing up (a window); putting on eyeliner (in theatre)