to look (stare) back at (someone); to look at again; to re-examine; to prove oneself superior (to someone who had previously been condescending); to put a person to shame; to look back (behind oneself)
market price; speculation (e.g. on stocks); reputation (according to conventional wisdom); estimation
awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing
cold; frigid; dignified; distinguished; (of an atmosphere) tense; nerve-racking
to shrink back; to wince; to flinch; to recoil
to thrust at someone (e.g. a weapon); to point (a gun, knife, etc.) at; to hold up threateningly to (someone's face); to present forcefully (demand, document, etc.); to confront someone with (evidence, facts, etc.); to force upon
instead; but (on the other hand)
arrangement; preparations; search (by police)
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
exquisite flavor (flavour); delectable flavor; delicious flavor; delicacy; delectable dish
evil spirit; demon; devil
reason; logic; sense; truth; right
style; way; shape; dress; attire; clothing
quiet; calm; easily; comfortably; distant; far-off
perhaps; possibly; maybe; by some chance
tobacco; cigarette; cigar; tobacco plant (Nicotiana tabacum)
ignition; catching fire; setting on fire
sentimental; mushy; saccharine; sickly-sweet; sugary
to put one's life on the line; to risk one's life; to put everything one has into it
anyone; anybody; everyone; everybody; whoever
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
a push; another effort; one more effort
to attract attention; to come into the limelight
very high; high up; aloft; only; merely; just
because of; on account of; about; on; per; for every
to resound; to reverberate; to make a stir
to push; to thrust; to press (down); to push (e.g. a button); to stamp (e.g. one's name); to affix (a seal); to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
written request; request for ...; application for ...
lavish feast; splendid banquet; corporate largess; lavish hospitality
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups
labour; labor; effort; toil; trouble
there is no need to ...; it should hardly be necessary to ...
unable to stomach; sticking in one's throat; displeased with
to appear uncomfortable (with); to seem to hate; to express dislike
as soon as; no sooner than; one way or another; objection
it can't be helped; so it goes; c'est la vie
(one's) older brother; young man; sonny; lad
(one's) older sister; (one's) elder sister; girl
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
insipid; flat; dull; lifeless; listless