to be no match for (e.g. outclassed in authority, strength or in debt to); to be unable to act on an equal basis with
being cleared (doubt, misgivings, etc.); being dispelled; melting away; melting (of ice)
plot; scheme; trick; design; intrigue; artifice
to see through (a plot, lie, etc.); to penetrate into; to discover; to find out
party; set; gang; company; person
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
guidepost; signpost; guide; manual; tiger beetle (esp. the Japanese tiger beetle, Cicindela japonica)
to play a role; to serve a function; to play a part
reception (e.g. of visitors); dealing with
to throw oneself (e.g. off a cliff, etc.)
slovenly (appearance, work, etc.); sloppy; untidy; weak; feeble; weak-willed
meddling; meddlesomeness; nosiness; meddler; buttinsky; busybody
to be kind to; to treat kindly
to curl oneself up; to squeeze oneself in; to be huddled
with a complacent smile; with a smile of satisfaction
to model on; to make in the shape of; to represent; to symbolise
brat; greenhorn; novice; green youth; child
stinging; smarting; on edge; nervous; ripping; peeling
guaranteed; certified; warranty included
vigor; vigour; ardor; ardour; high spirits
to cut down; to slay; to truncate; to round down; to omit; to discard
to knock down; to beat (someone) up; to injure (someone) so badly they cannot recover (esp. emotionally); to overwhelm (with mental anguish, etc.)
the right person in the right place
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
smart (clothing, etc.); stylish; slim; slender; skilful; slick
hiding one's embarrassment
to have; to possess; to own; to be endowed with
to tower above; to stand out
combat; battle; action; active service; actual fighting
to crown; to cap; to prefix with; to start with; to begin with
absurd; foolish; stupid; silly; nonsense; ludicrous
bravery; military prowess; valour; valor
on a routine basis; regularly; habitually
dripping with sweat; doing something by the sweat of one's brow
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
understanding (of people's circumstances and feelings); perceptiveness; sympathy; wisdom
public and private; official and personal; government and people
confusion; mixing; merger
to warn against; to caution against; to admonish; to scold; to prohibit; to forbid; (arch.) to be cautious