(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it; that sort of (thing mentioned immediately prior)
one's own discretion (idea, responsibility)
anonymity; using an assumed name
threat; menace; coercion; blackmail
consent; assent; approval; permission
presumption; assumption; estimation
successful bid; winning a tender
to grow fat; to gain weight; to grow fertile (of soil); to be discerning (of one's palate, eye, ear, etc.); to be discriminating; to become rich
to cut (cloth, paper, etc.); to cut off; to sever (ties); to break off (relations); to cut off (a supply route, enemy's retreat, etc.); to block
good quality; fine quality; superior quality; high quality
taking on (a challenge); attempt; try; requesting a video review (of a referee's call)
overestimation; overrating; overvaluing
extreme; excessive; terrible; intense; severe; serious
return; restoring; return (in tennis, etc.); return (key); return; profit
lack; deficiency; vacancy; absence; non-attendance
to satisfy one's appetite
wintertime; winter season
something to think about; one's thoughts; concern; thinking about something; being absorbed in one's thoughts
to be pretentious; to put on airs; to show off
intentionally; deliberately; designedly; especially; particularly
other party; other side; ahead; in front; destination
still (continuing); as ever; further
first meeting; first interview with
to anticipate; to expect; to place confidence in; to put trust in; to find promising; to see good prospects (in)
appointing someone to a position of trust; entrusting someone with an important position; making much of
support; backing; patronage
system; organization; organisation; imperial command; laws; regulation
skilled; skillful; skilful; competent; capable; good
skilled; skillful; skilful; competent; capable; good
favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome
sense of values; values; value system
confrontation; opposition; antagonism
open; public; overt; free; unreserved; uninhibited
weak person; the weak; vulnerable person; disadvantaged person
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides (with); supporting; standing by
middle; midway; middle position; moderate position; interim; intermediary
in loud gulps (esp. of alcohol)
trouble; difficulties; dispute; confusion; disorder; mess
to worry (about); to be concerned (about); to have trouble doing ...; to struggle to ...
process; procedure; sequence; protocol; instruction
to cut into (a line, conversation, etc.); to force oneself into (e.g. a crowd); to fall below (of stock prices, sales, etc.); to drop below; to wedge; to play a wedge
fair; impartial; just; fairness; impartiality; justice
spirit of a true craftsman; artisan spirit; pride in one's craft
pushing through; bulldozing; doing something by force; arm twisting