in the middle of something; busy with something; in commotion as a result of something untoward happening; currently importing or capturing data
by any standard; (not) even as flattery
to be fated to; be linked by fate
together; at the same time; same; identical
force (bulldoze) one's way through
quarrel; fight; trouble; dispute; friction; discord
restraint; restriction; fetters; binding; confinement with rope
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat
creepy (feeling); uneasy (feeling); bad (feeling); giving one the creeps; hideous; scaring
escort (e.g. under guard); convoy
to some degree; up to a point; to some extent
to suffer a disappointment; to feel let down; to have one's attack (question, etc.) sidestepped; to be given the slip
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
provocative; incendiary; inflammatory; suggestive; lascivious; risqué
to plan; to form a plan; to scheme; to envision; to intend to do
surrounding countries; neighboring countries; neighbouring countries
rebellion; uprising; insurrection; (arch.) treason
(eating up) quickly; in no time; quickly (sticking out one's tongue); licking; licking up; (peeling off) in one go
palm (of one's hand); skill; (in one's) grip; (under one's) control; one's (concealed) intentions; one's cards
declaration of war; proclamation of war
dispatch of troops; despatch of troops; expedition
return present; return gift; something done in return (as way of thanks); retaliation; revenge
to pass; to pass on; to give (something) a miss; to cut it out; to knock off (for the day); to let the matter drop
around the clock; day and night
nothing but; none other than
shamelessly; acting brazenly unaffected; being resigned to (disgrace)
what the?; what's that?; what are you doing?; what's going on?
pride; self-confidence; thinking highly of oneself; being proud of one's abilities or achievements
to trip someone up; to pull the carpet from under
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
therefore; and so; for that reason; accordingly; consequently; hence
one's own strength or effort; (by) oneself
to press for an answer; to shower questions on someone
to show understanding; to appreciate; to be positive about
to make somebody lose face; to embarrass someone; to make someone look foolish
engineer; technical expert; technician; craftsperson
elegance; dandyism; sophistication; affectation; showing off; putting on an air
sure to ...; certain to ...; bound to ...; it's natural that ...
to be disgusted; to be repulsed; to get the creeps
father-in-law; foster father; stepfather