argument; discussion; dispute; controversy
matter of concern and interest
source; origin; cause; beginning; genesis
formal; strict; ceremonious; stiff
to disdain; to look down on; to make light of; to hold in contempt; to scorn; to despise
prudent; thoughtful; discreet
to establish; to formulate
lack of policy; having no measures; lacking means
(outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; appearances; decency; lip-service
to keep up (appearances); to smooth over (an error, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair
(not) in the least; (not) at all
being very active; being very useful; playing a very active part; making a spectacular showing; great efforts; splendid work
body; group; party; gang; troupe; troop
to dig out; to gouge out; to scoop; to ladle; to jerk (one's chin)
to relax; to feel at home
eagerness; enthusiasm; fervor; excitement; fighting spirit; fighting mood
authentic; credible; creditworthy; dependable; reliable; sound
installment; instalment; premium; bill
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; background; behind the scenes
to assemble; to set up; to construct
last; final; closing; last train (bus, flight, etc.; of the day)
to do earnestly; to get serious
to shut oneself in (e.g. one's room); to be confined in; to be filled with (emotion, enthusiasm, etc.); to fill the room (of a gas, smell, etc.); to be heavy with (e.g. smoke); to be muffled (e.g. voice); to hold (a castle, fortress, etc.)
the way one works; one's working manner
to earn (income); to make (money); to score (points, victory); to gain (time); to work hard (at one's job); to labor
bothersome; tiresome; bother to do
holiday; day off; furlough; absence (from work)
to think (something) is improper; to question; to have a problem with
to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
intimacy; friendship; familiarity
to turn one's back on; to be uninterested in
chasing after women; womanizing
wanderer; vagabond; capricious person; hobo
debt; loan; liabilities; borrowing money