bad name; bad reputation; disgrace; dishonour; dishonor; stigma
to suit (one's needs, tastes, purpose, etc.); to serve; to meet (one's expectations, wishes, etc.); to measure up to (e.g. one's ideal); to conform to (the law, standards, etc.); to be consistent with (reason, morality, etc.)
good feeling; good will; favourable impression; favorable impression
across; over; beyond; throughout (a period of time); for
to like; to love; to be fond of
to make a pass at; to hit on; to call out to (in an attempt to seduce)
reprimand; rebuke; reproach; scolding
from behind the scenes (cheer, pray, etc. for someone); from the sidelines; from a distance; secretly; in secret
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
cannot (due to external circumstances); cannot afford to; must not; impossible to; no way one can (do)
talks (i.e. formal discussions); conference; meeting
to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
art; technique; means; way; stratagem; artifice
men and women; man and woman; both sexes; both genders
calculation; self-interest; selfishness
(religious) piety; faith; devotion
the opposite sex; isomerism
confidence; trust; faith; credit
to judge (on the basis of); to control; to discipline (oneself); to regulate
in proportion to; according to; depending on
to give oneself to (esp. of a woman to a man); to surrender oneself to
if (it) doesn't exist; if there is no ...; if not ...; unless ...; have to ...; must ...
bargaining; haggling; tactics; strategy; (tactical) advance or retreat of troops
brightly colored; vivid; colorful; colourful; brilliant; radiant
(ethyl) alcohol; spirits of wine
to spare; to grudge; to regret; to lament; to be reluctant (to do); to be unwilling
polite; respectful; reverent
internal conditions; true state of affairs
to spit out; to eject; to dump
to open one's eyes wide (in astonishment, wonder, etc.); to be wide-eyed; to be amazed
contribution (furthering a goal or cause); services (to a cause); paying tribute; tribute