tight / steady / fast / firm / stable

(of the way in which make decisions) firmly / (of the way in which make decisions) with determination / (of the way in which make decisions) resolutely

in a most definite manner / resolutely

dyed-in-the-wool / out-and-out

resolution / devotion

incorrigibly / doggedly / in spite of *one's bitter experiences

(of the way in which something is done) steadily / (of the way in which something is done) reliably / (of the way in which something is done) quickly / (of the way in which something is done) dependably / (of the way in which something is done) tightly / (of the way in which something is done) stably / (of the way in which something is done) firmly

arrange / bring [people] together / go between / recommend / act as go-between / help *someone do *something for another / use *one's mediating influence / mediate

arrange / bring [people] together / go between / recommend / act as go-between / mediate

finish / coming to an end / dropping / stop / end / close