to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
alternate; alternating; mutual; reciprocal
feeling obliged; being grateful; being thankful; (arch.) shrinking back in fear
age difference; disparity in age; age gap
in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)
holding a position of responsibility
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups
to face (each other); to be facing; to be directed toward (the future, etc.); to be in response to; to receive (a client, etc.); to compare with
dot; spot; mark (in an exam, etc.); grade; point (in a game); score; point (in geometry)
balance of power (in a relationship); power dynamic
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
difference; variation; difference
to turn over; to turn upside down; to knock over; to tip over; to overturn (e.g. a decision); to upset
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext
to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
it is I who should say so
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
haste; hurry; expedition; speed; dispatch
business; thing to be done; something that should be performed; information that should be conveyed
from the viewpoint of; according to
polite; courteous; hospitable
to thank; to apologize; to apologise; to say farewell; to retreat; to refuse
to break the ice; to broach a subject; to bring up a topic
meeting (face-to-face); seeing; visit; interview
individual; private person; personal; private
consideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion
presence; sitting with; being with
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; understanding (e.g. "please be understanding of the mess during our renovation"); noting; acceptance
shall ...; to assume; to suppose
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
to excel; to surpass; to exceed; to outweigh; to preponderate
attack; offence; dominant partner of a homosexual relationship; a barrage of; a flood of
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
argument; discussion; dispute; controversy