a considerable number; a fair number
cattle (Bos taurus); cow; beef; Chinese "Ox" constellation (one of the 28 mansions)
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
to tell (to do); to order; to tell on (someone); to tattle; to often say
convenient; favorable; favourable; expedient; expedience
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
one-by-one; separately; every single; each and every; without omission
to grapple with; to wrestle with; to engage in a bout; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to come to grips with; to work hard on
you bastard!; you son of a bitch!
to throw something to each other; to pass something back and forth; to bandy something around; to take part in a pitching duel
deliberate hindrance; obstruction
to collect; to gather; to save; to accumulate; to pile up
flattery; cajolery; flirtation
discord; breaking up (e.g. friendship)
at first; in the beginning; originally
to drive away; to clear; to scatter; to disperse
to count on; to anticipate; to expect
to begin to appear; to begin to come in
black sheep (of a family); ostracism
other side; other party; other end (e.g. of phone connection); opposition
bet; wager; stake; gamble
to get down to business; to cut to the chase; to get straight to the point; to move on to the main subject
armed might; military power; the sword; force
to sheathe one's sword; to lay down arms; to bury the hatchet
fingers; fingertips; underling; stooge; tool
to be subject to punishment; to be punished
it's none of your business; it's not your concern
recommendation; putting in a good word for someone
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)
partition; division; settlement of accounts; preliminary warm-up ritual; toeing the mark; directing
eyesore; unpleasant sight; obstructing a view
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
to be profitable; to yield a profit
perhaps; probably; generous; many; much
this one; this way; this method
stealing a march on; getting a head start; secretly acting before others; solo raid on an enemy's camp (for glory)
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
matter being discussed (e.g. in a private conversation); our side of the story (in contrast to another's version)
than; other than; except; but