nothing one can say (e.g. about something perfect); not a thing one can complain about; better than one could hope for
proud; having a prominent nose
to have one's attention caught (by); to be distracted (by); to be preoccupied (with); to be captivated (by); to be absorbed (in)
performance (as opposed to practice); going before an audience or on-air; game; match; high of the season; height (of summer, etc.)
place; spot; address; district; area; one's house; point
father; father (e.g. of a discipline); pioneer (e.g. of field of research); God; Father
representation; representative; exemplification; typification; leader; switchboard number
direct talks; direct negotiations; talking to someone in person
to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)
mine guards (during a strike)
unauthorized (computer) access; hacking
slim; slender; lithe; smoothly; without resistance; without trouble
to step on; to tread on; to set foot on (e.g. foreign soil); to stand on; to experience; to undergo; to follow (rules, principles, etc.)
indictment; prosecution; complaint
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (someone) for advice
immediate; prompt; quick; rapid; urgent; pressing
delivery; handing over; turning over; extradition
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed
toy; (person or thing treated as a) plaything
adaptation; accommodation; conformity
on the one hand ... (and on the other ...); on one side
resentment; indignation; anger
one side; one party; the other side; one (of a pair); the other (one); the mate
to become completely chilled
to do whatever it takes; to use every trick in the book; to use any means; to stop at nothing
to break the ice; to broach a subject; to bring up a topic
truth; reality; seriousness; truth; printed style writing; star performer
execution (e.g. of a plan); carrying out; (putting into) practice; execution (of a program); run
appraisal; estimation; evaluation; setting prices
feel uncomfortable; ill at ease; not feel at home
so what?; what of it?; and?; why do you ask?
to originate (with); to start (with); to stem (from)
outline; summary; gist; in brief
making practical; making useful; implementing
to tie (to); to fasten; to attach; to connect (one thing with another); to link; to bring together