in the meanwhile; during the time
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
decoy (for hunting); stool; lure; decoy; stool pigeon
obstinate; stubborn; mulish; die-hard; bigoted
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve
to hold out (e.g. against an attack); to hang on; to withstand; to endure; to last
superior; first-class; excellent; (that's) just fine!; bring it on!
hem; (trouser) cuff; bottom part; bottom edge; foot (of a mountain); tips (of hair)
to turn over; to turn around; to change (one's mind); to reverse (one's decision); to fly (flag, etc.); to wave (skirt, cape, etc.)
sneakily; secretly; stealthily; on the sly
at the last moment; this late in the game
pride; dignity; self-respect
to scoff; to laugh at; to make fun of; to ridicule; to jeer at
rebel; traitor; insurgent
feeling keenly; fully realizing
to hide; to conceal oneself
perfect; complete; flawless
popular use; circulation; to pass as; to pass for
meanwhile; in the meantime; by the same token; in contrast
concise; brief; succinct; compact (style)
obstruction; check; hindrance; prevention; impediment; interdiction
to blame; to reproach; to question (a suspect); to challenge; to aggravate (an injury); to be aggravated
to finish; to get it over with; to settle; to pay back; to get along (without something); to make do with (without)
selfish; self-centred; egotistical
to fold one's arms; to stand and watch (without interfering); to stand idly by; to lie in wait; to be ready and waiting
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
such; like that; that sort of; very
nice; likeable; desirable
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
agreement; affirmative; aye; yes; OK
the reverse; other side; lining
battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict
pivot; vital point; cornerstone; Japanese photinia
authority; power; influence
to cut open; to clear (land); to cut (a path, road, etc.); to carve out (a new career, future, etc.); to open up (a new field)
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand