to find fault (with); to cavil (at); to carp (about); to throw a wet blanket (on); to throw cold water (on); to jinx
brimming with health (vigor, vigour); full of vitality; full of health
becoming irritated (suddenly); getting annoyed
firm; determined; resolute; conclusive
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
decision; determination; resolution
triumphant return; returning in triumph
to accomplish; to finish; to fulfill
to celebrate; to congratulate; to present (a gift) in celebration; to drink in celebration; to wish for (a happy future, good fortune, etc.); to pray for
a little; a bit; somewhat; slightly; rather
a matter of course; what is to be expected; par for the course
glass (drinking vessel); tumbler; cups (playing card suit)
to think; to consider; to think (of doing); to plan (to do); to judge; to assess; to imagine
cheers; bottoms-up; toast; drink (in celebration or in honor of something); drinking one's glass dry
lack of expression; blank look (on one's face)
to hurt one's feelings; to rub someone the wrong way
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
to respond; to satisfy; to accept; to comply with; to apply for
to drink up; to drain (cup)
mouthful; morsel; gulp; sip; one word; in short
white of the eye; cold, unwelcoming eyes
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
self first; striving to be first; scrambling for
to follow in order; to go through step-by-step
to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken
to induce (somebody to do something); to tempt; to act toward (somebody in a certain way); to handle (men); to send; to forward to
clique; group; (political) faction; wing; school; sect
invitation; solicitation; canvassing; canvasing; inducement; persuasion
moderate faction; moderates
specific; particular; designated; specifying; designating; identifying
pretending to respect someone while in fact staying distant; keeping at arm's length; avoiding (something unpleasant); shying away from; giving the batter an "intentional walk"
foundation; root; basis; root and trunk
to swing; to sway; to shake; to waver; to feel shaken; to become unstable
to be of use as a reference; to be helpful
investigation (e.g. into someone's guilt); questioning; pressing; catching up; overtaking
a long time ago; long before now
period; time; opportunity; chance; age; term (e.g. in office); session (e.g. of parliament)
eight; eight years of age; two o'clock (old time system)
bird; bird meat (esp. chicken meat); fowl; poultry
first term; first half-year; preceding period; early period