caustic words; defiant words
unable to do (as one wishes); able to do only with great effort; almost impossible to do; beyond one's control; not always turning out as one wishes; not going the way one wants it to
dinner party; ceremonial dinner; dinner meeting (or lunch, breakfast)
breaking up (a meeting, gathering, etc.); dispersal (e.g. of a crowd); dissolution (of a company, organization, etc.); winding-up; dissolution (of the Diet, Parliament, etc.)
fingernail mark; scratch; scars (e.g. of war); traces (of damage); ravages
outfield; outfielder; outfield bleachers; third party; outsider
putting off (doing); postponement; delaying
deep regret; great sorrow; bitter grief
to depart (on a journey, trip, etc.); to leave; to set off; to start
to make a foursome; to have the whole gang (crew, group) together; to have the full lineup (of players, performers, etc.)
to spring at; to leap upon; to swoop down on; to throw oneself upon (e.g. an enemy)
(in the) palm of someone's hand; (under) someone's complete control; (at) someone's mercy
very good luck; excellent fortune
wind direction; situation; way things are going; mood; temper
equal; identical; the same; no different (from); just like; equivalent
to be furious; to seethe with anger; to have one's blood boiling
worry; mental agony; heartache
to pay attention; to be watchful
somewhat strong; fairly strong; fairly firm
creak; squeak; creaking; discord; strife; friction
reflection (of light); reflection (of society, attitudes, etc.); application (of an update, changes, etc.); taking effect
side; flank; position where one is not directly involved (in a matter); outsider's position; the sidelines
to jar; to creak; to grate
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
delicacy; tact; sensitivity; consideration; thoughtfulness
belligerent attitude; readiness to fight; belligerence
no matter (what, who, etc.); whether ... or ...; be
to get angry; to get mad; to lose one's temper; to go straight to one's head (of alcohol); to feel the effects (of an illness); to lose one's wits
we are of equal status in this regard; we are in the same boat; the same to you; the feeling is mutual
elementary school student; primary school student; grade school student
to interrupt (a story, etc.); to bend at the waist
etiquette; courtesy; manners
to respect; to honor; to honour; to esteem; to prize
friend; companion; comrade; accompaniment; companion (e.g. book); complement
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
gap; narrow space between things; valley; gorge; loophole (in a castle wall); arrow slit
control; restraint; suppression; constraint; curtailment; inhibition
to speak; to say; to vocalize
one's heart; one's mind; one's intentions
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination