victory or defeat; victory and defeat
taste; elegance; appearance; air; the likes of ...; lowly people such as ...
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
any and every thing; altogether; lock, stock, and barrel; the whole shooting match; the whole kit and caboodle; without reserve
often; frequently; lightly (of a movement); easily; simply
to call; to summon; to send for; to call together
whispering into a person's ear
to blow into; to breathe into; to inspire; to indoctrinate; to record (music, video, etc.)
what's the best thing to do?; what to do?
pushing; backing; boosting; pushing from behind (a cart, etc.); pusher
boorish; inelegant; unpolished; unromantic; tactless
smart (clothing, etc.); stylish; slim; slender; skilful; slick
well done!; good job!; good work!; you did it!; bravo!
many people talking noisily; chowing down; scarfing down; roughly (of actions)
to slurp; to sip (loudly); to sniffle; to sniff
to get used to; to become accustomed to; to be at home (on the stage)
to come to a dead end; to come to a standstill; to reach a deadlock; to reach an impasse; to reach a stalemate
half the amount (of money); half price; half fare
carpet; rug; mat, mattress, quilt etc. spread out on the floor (or ground) and used to sit or sleep on; spread; (cloth) cover
to wrench open; to prize open; to pick (lock)
blockade; lockdown; sealing off (an area); freezing (funds)
simultaneous; all at once
storage space (esp. in a home)
that's a different matter; that's a different story
(truck) load-carrying tray; (bicycle) luggage carrier; roof rack
inspection; checking (goods, products)
allocation; assignment; allotment
food (esp. staple food such as rice or wheat); provisions; rations; food supply
warehouse; storehouse; cellar; magazine; granary; godown
to furnish; to install; to get someone's agreement; to patronize; to buy usually from the same store
favour; favor; obligation; debt of gratitude
spirit of a true artisan; (a craftsman's) pride in one's work
taciturn; reticent; quiet; silent; untalkative
stupid; meaningless; worthless; hopeless (person, situation); beyond help; beyond saving
mobilization; mobilisation
interest; eagerness; enthusiasm
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on
internal organs; intestines; viscera
to stick into and move around; to dig around in; to pick (i.e. one's teeth)
the right person in the right place
programme; program; plans; arrangements