to have much trouble; to have a hard time; to not know how to handle
awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing
passing mark; qualifying marks (score)
slope; inclination; tendency; trend; slope (of a linear function)
to slide; to slip off; to get dislocated; to be out of alignment; to get dislodged; to deviate
to join forces; to cooperate
heave-ho; oops; yes; yeah
to dig; to excavate; to delve into; to dig up (vegetables, treasure, etc.); to mine (coal, ore, etc.); to top
possession; retention; maintenance; holding; keeping
strenuous efforts; exerting oneself; stirring oneself up; splurge; spending extravagantly (on); treating oneself (to)
slightly early; just before
kitchen knife; (arch.) cooking; (arch.) food
chopping board; cutting board; flat chest; tiny breasts
salt and pepper; seasoning with salt and pepper
lunch; noon; midday; daytime; waking up; getting up
full stomach; bellyful; (eat) heartily; to one's heart's content
leaf; blade (of grass); (pine) needle; frond; foliage
one cup (of); one glass (of); one drink (of alcohol); full; filled (with); fully; to capacity
to intertwine; to become entangled; to get tangled (together); to become intertwined (of matters, interests, etc.); to become connected; to become linked
solidarity; banding together and working as one for a common cause
living; lifestyle; living room
presence of other people; (in) public; (in) front of others
puppet; marionette; puppet (person, organization, government, etc.); figurehead; (arch.) prostitute
self-interest; selfish desire; greed
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
hereditary disposition; temperament; nature; (arch.) body build
private funds; own funds; private property
to regard (as); to recognize (as); to see as; to pay attention to; to watch
(animal) collar; necklace; choker
significant; useful; meaningful; worthwhile; valuable; of interest
black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator
most likely contender; prime candidate; top prospect; leading candidate
other intention; hidden purpose; ulterior motive; ill will; malice