to speak (of something); to be effective; to be powerful; to be helpful
sense of values; values; value system
prevailing view; common opinion; general consideration
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; sure
to do what one is told to (esp. of a child); to take someone's advice; to listen to what someone says; to do what one wants something (one's body, legs, etc.) to do; to work as expected (e.g. of a machine); to obey (one)
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
point of compromise; common ground
stubborn; obstinate; pigheaded
if so; in that case; in that situation
encouragement; inspiration; rousing; stirring up; raising (e.g. morale)
(one's) speech; expression of views; discussion
arms; armament; taking up arms; arming oneself
battle of words; debate; argument; dispute
blood (in one's face, cheeks, etc.); colour; color; hot-bloodedness; hotheadedness; impulsive temperament
to grant (a wish); to accede; to comply with; to heed
helping each other; supporting each other; mutual cooperation; give and take; reciprocity; interdependence
the right person in the right place
to look away (from); to avert one's gaze; to disregard; to ignore; to escape (from); to turn away (from)
peace; quiet; tranquility; tranquillity
trial and tribulation; hardships; privations; difficulties
discomfort; inconvenience; poverty; want; inability; disability
to be worn down; to wear away; to wear out; to dwindle; to be reduced
and; or; and the like; and so forth; and what not
calculation; computation; bill; check; consideration; allowance
to make (someone) understand (a fault, mistake, etc.); to reason with; to advise; to try to persuade; to exhort; to admonish
management; dealing with; course of events; circumstances; end result (usu. bad); outcome
going on ahead; forestalling; anticipating; arrival before another
lack of words; being tongue-tied; suppressing what you want to say
drop (e.g. of water); drip
confusion; dismay; consternation; panic
incoherent; inconsistent; illogical; disorderly; confused; nonsensical
impatience; irritation; frustration; fretfulness
sincere; earnest; serious
quick; prompt; without delay; simple; easy; effortless
to take over; to obtain by transfer; to inherit; to buy; to purchase
to steel oneself to; to brace oneself