now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
completely; thoroughly; decisively; unsparingly; beyond recognition; until there's no untouched (undamaged) part
to (hit and) crush; to smash; to squash; to defeat soundly; to crush (an opponent, hopes, etc.)
to be at wits' end; to be greatly perplexed; to be troubled
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
heap; pile; stack; full measure
government office-building complex
conference room; council room
hurriedly; in a hurry; hastily; sudden; abrupt
to lend; to loan; to let out on hire
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
imposition (i.e. of rules, of a decision); compulsion
immediately; at once; instantly
it can't be helped; there is no choice; inevitable; unavoidable
(really) terrible; awful; (very) nasty; (extremely) harsh; severe
practical question; practical problem; practical matter
in the face of the enemy; before the enemy
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out; to hand (over); to give
personal; inter-personal; anti-personnel (e.g. weapon, mine); anti-human; personal liability (e.g. insurance)
placid; composed; serene; big-hearted; broad-minded; magnanimous
can't go on like this; can't stand it anymore; can't take it any longer
another (person); the other person; one more (person)
advance or retreat; moving forwards or backwards; course of action; behaviour; remaining in one's post or resigning; staying or leaving
measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion
to do whatever it takes; to use every trick in the book; to use any means; to stop at nothing
to lurk; to be hidden; to be concealed; to lie dormant; to be latent
tactician; strategist; schemer; maneuverer
mouse; rat; dark gray; slate gray
to spring at; to leap upon; to swoop down on; to throw oneself upon (e.g. an enemy)
to backfire; to have a harmful result
steady; sound; stable; safe (e.g. business); reliable; trustworthy
route (bus, train, air, etc.); line; line (taken by a group, organization, etc.); policy; course
large hole; big deficit; heavy losses; long-shot win (in horse racing, etc.); big winnings (on a long shot)
early evening (usu. from 3pm to 6pm); dusk
to receive favor; to receive assistance; to receive help; to be looked after; to be taken care of; to become dependent (on)
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude