convenient; favorable; favourable; expedient; expedience
adapting oneself to the requirements of the moment; playing by ear; ad hoc approach
difficult to understand; unintelligible; abstruse
apprehensive; vaguely fearful; gloomy (about the future); somewhat alarmed
sharing with others what has been given to you; sharing a portion of the profit with others
celebration (of a joyous occasion); blessing; giving one's blessing; blessing (from God)
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
cold; chilly; cold (attitude, stare, etc.); frigid; composed; cool
interest (in something); enthusiasm
innocence; guiltlessness; purity; uprightness; integrity
plain; unfigured; patternless; solid (color)
to know thoroughly; to have full knowledge of
(inflectional) ending of a word; end of a sentence
conte; short story; tale; comedy sketch; skit
what's what; heads or tails
all; wholly; entirely; completely; without exception
right to keep silent; right to silence; right to remain silent
court (of law); courtroom
unbearable to look at; too miserable (or awful) to watch; cannot bear to see
(frustratingly) slow; tedious; sluggish; roundabout (e.g. explanation); exasperating; irritating
if you are so inclined; if it suits you; if you like
last drink (of sake); last glass; last cup
to entrust (someone) with; to leave (a matter) with someone; to have someone deliver (a message, parcel, etc.); to send (through someone); to use (something) to express (one's feelings, opinion, etc.); to express in the form of (something)
intricate; elaborate; complicated; complex
immediately; at once; instantly
indictment; prosecution; complaint
suddenly and precipitately; take a sudden turn
suitable person; well-qualified person; responsible party; responsible person
dirty work; unpleasant task
flaring up; bursting into flames
to blaze; to burn brightly
caller; visitor; company; guest
shortage of talented people; shortfall in human resources
office (e.g. the Oval Office)
appointment; meeting (e.g. with a customer)
outbreak (e.g. of war); outburst; sudden occurrence
what one desires; what one hopes for; suits me well; could ask for nothing better; bring it on
by means of; due to; because of; according to
to stop (doing); to cease; to desist; to drop; to lay off; to give up
reasons; circumstances; details; particulars; hindrance; inconvenience
ringleader; mastermind; leader (of a plot)