to dribble; to spill; to suspend; to hang down; to slouch
lifeline; safety rope; safety tether
to dive (into or under water); to get under; to get into; to hide oneself (esp. from the government); to conceal oneself
disturbance; obstruction; hindrance; jamming; interference
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
to refuse; to reject; to decline; to prevent (from doing); to deny (e.g. access); to block
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction
key; lock; key (to a problem); clue
to gain time; to play for time; to buy time
nailing on; nailing down; being stationary; being rooted to the spot; (price) pegging
to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
to raise (hoist) a flag; to raise an army; to start a new business
commitment; pledge; promise
official; governmental; public (use, matter, forum, etc.); common; being public knowledge; being out in the open
to pass (the night); to spend; to reveal; to divulge; to prove; to verify
to disagree; to dispute; to fight (over)
belonging to (a group, organization, etc.); affiliation (with); being attached to; being under the control of
to follow; to conform; to apply to
doctrine; rule; principle; -ism
in an instant; in a moment; immediately; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
chopping board; cutting board
what; what sort of thing; everything; anything; what (on earth)?; what's the meaning of this ...?
confusion; dismay; consternation; panic
trouble (I have put you through); (your) hard work; thank you for your hard work; I appreciate your efforts
to look daunted; to look embarrassed; to be disappointed
you (people); gentlemen; ladies and gentlemen; my friends
to invade; to raid; to infringe; to encroach; to harm; to afflict
immediately; at once; instantly
to drive away; to turn away; to send away; to repel; to repulse
matter for great congratulation
gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying
custom; convention; common practice; (arch.) becoming accustomed (to)