since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
development; evolution; expansion; spreading out; expansion (of an algebraic expression); development (of a three-dimensional shape)
to take in; to bring in; to capture (e.g. image); to import; to win over; to please
reality; actuality; hard fact
to detach; to decapitate; to cut loose; to let loose; to dismember
to lock up; to shut up; to imprison
clear; precise; definite; distinct
intent to kill; intent to murder; urge to kill; murderous impulse
doesn't amount to doing (something); not significant enough to require (something); unnecessary
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
to occur to; to remind of; to come to mind
useless; no future in it; doesn't make sense; having no point
potentiality; likelihood; possibility; availability
fierce battle; hard-fought battle; hot contest; severe fight
life or death struggle; mortal combat; struggle to the death
to be at one's wits' end; to be cornered; (lit.) to be packed to the hilt
difficult to ...; hard to ...
to sit; to squat; to be implicated
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
sword; dagger; knife; bayonet
article for everyday use; domestic article
completely ordinary; plain; commonplace; everyday
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
unreliable; undependable; helpless; forlorn; worried; uneasy
the most; the best; peerless; the greatest; first-rate
to some extent; to a certain extent
encounter; being confronted with (e.g. difficulty); meeting with (e.g. accident)
comparatively; relatively
entrance; front door; entryway; entranceway; entry hall; vestibule
hall; saloon; spacious room; reception room
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
atrium; well (in building); blow-by; blow-bye; drafty; draughty
stairs; stairway; staircase
dance hall; dance floor; landing (stairs); leveling off (e.g. in the economy); period of stagnation
centre; center; middle; capital; seat of government
gazing steadily at; observing (a person) closely; maintain a watch over
to put on (coat, gown, etc.)
molding; moulding; shaping; modelling (i.e. plastic arts); modeling
to freeze (of one's body); to be frozen; to become numb (with cold); to be chilled