endless argument; pointless argument; fruitless dispute; futile discussion; (lit.) argument over whose field to water (during a drought)
improper; inappropriate; unjust; unfair; unreasonable
idleness; lack of application; lazy study habits
to have a controlling presence; to have a certain aura
to look upwards; to look up
to be eloquent; to have a way with words
deep sleep; sound sleep; profound sleep
story; topic (on everyone's lips); (the stuff of) legend
uncharted territory; unknown waters; unfamiliar terrain
due to the nature of one's job; because of one's line of work
busying oneself about (something); being on the move; bestirring oneself; on the go; taking an active interest
quick; nimble; agile; sharp; smart; clever
eyesore; unpleasant sight; obstructing a view
massive failure; debacle; fiasco
underworld; underside of society
to crack; to develop a crack
having a high threshold (for entry); difficult to approach; feeling awkward to go to (of someone's home)
to congratulate; to celebrate
without delay; smoothly; without a hitch
reception (e.g. of visitors); dealing with
soon; before long; shortly; close (by); near; nearby
living up to one's reputation
to feel shy; to be bashful; to blush
stipulation; prescription; provision; regulation; rule
to a greater or lesser extent (degree); more or less
this summer; next summer; last summer
one of two (possibilities, alternatives, etc.)
to be resurrected; to be resuscitated; to be rehabilitated; to be recalled (e.g. memories); to be brought back
closure (of a ceremony, event, meeting, etc.)
preemptive strike; preemptive attack; first strike
abuse; misuse; perversion
preservation from decay; prevention of putrefaction; embalmment; antisepsis