working feverishly; strenuous efforts; furious dedication (to a task); (arch.) having dishevelled hair; (arch.) fighting with dishevelled hair
under custody; under supervision; undecided match; draw; tie
trouble; quarrel; difficulties; complication; tangle
acceleration; speeding up
knothole; peep-hole; bad eyes
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet
to pour oil on (something); to anoint with oil; to turn up; to add fuel (e.g. to a dispute); to rev up
proposal; motion; recommendation
no!; no no!; no, not at all
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual
to take on a role; to take part
role (which someone or something plays in a given situation); part; contribution (to a given situation)
shrewd; astute; cunning; alert
confusion; bustle; turmoil; to rush around; to act frantically
discernment; penetration; insight; intellectual acumen
do-nothing, plan-nothing (government, etc.)
at a moment's notice; readily
to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped
old-fashioned; archaic; antique; antiquated
household head; master; host (e.g. of a tea gathering); husband
desperation; self-abandonment
random; by chance; haphazard; hit-or-miss; unplanned
anonymous report; (secret) information; tip-off; informing (against)
moderate faction; moderates
radical party; extremists
trend; tendency; movement; attitude
nice-looking; seemingly fine; nice-sounding; polite-sounding; plausible (e.g. excuse); glib
vigor; vigour; ardor; ardour; high spirits
to go around spreading (news, rumors, etc.); to cry about; to circulate; to broadcast
hidden room; secret chamber
dampness; humidity; moisture
person that annoys or causes trouble; false alarm
secret base; hideout; hidden position
handmade; homegrown; hand-crafted; homemade