nod; inclination of the head
on the surface; ostensibly; superficially; apparently
actually; in fact; as a matter of fact
flair; flash; insight; flash (of inspiration, wit, etc.); waving (e.g. of a flag in the wind)
to obtain; to come into possession of; to get hold of; to get one's hands on
to resign; to retire; to quit; to leave (one's job, etc.)
unexpected; contrary to expectations; by chance; casual
to speak one's mind; to be frank; to tell the truth
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon
troupe; theatrical company
guidance; leadership; instruction; shido (disciplinary action for a minor infringement of the rules of judo)
if so; in that case; in that situation
to cut apart (cloth, paper, etc.); to sever (ties); to break off (relationship); to cut off (enemy's retreat); to block (road, etc.)
why; oh; no!; quit it!; stop!
high praise; great admiration; rave reviews
interference; meddling; butting in
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
feelings; emotion; compassion; sympathy; passion; affection
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
to destroy; to crush; to break by striking; to spoil; to ruin
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
to burst open; to open suddenly (of a door); to change completely; to do a 180
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
to redeem (from sin); to save
(committee) chairman; president
cord; strap; thong; string (of a musical instrument, bow, etc.)
Sirs; Mesdames; around (the time that, etc.); about
policy; course; plan (of action); magnetic needle
last; final; closing; last train (bus, flight, etc.; of the day)
to be softened; to calm down
adjustment; regulation; coordination; reconciliation; tuning; fixing
favour; favor; favourite; favorite; patron; supporter
zealous; enthusiastic; ardent; fervent; keen; eager
if you don't mind; if you like; if you feel up for it; if you're interested
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
to accept; to receive; to agree
supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being
extreme; terrible; absurd; unreasonable; fool; idiot