getting (something); obtaining; scoring (goal, point, etc.)
firm decision; decisive measure; resolute step; excellent decision
to jest; to joke; to play the fool; to act indecently; to be silly over; to talk foolishly
puppet; marionette; puppeteer; (arch.) prostitute
to be betrayed; to be brought to grief (by an enemy); to be given a hard time
not worth considering; out of the question
survival; remaining; being extant; being left
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
to reveal by washing the surface; to expose by washing away dirt, earth, etc.; to discover (by investigation); to bring to light; to start washing
aloof; proudly independent; standing apart; solitary
deep down; special place in one's heart; in the back of one's mind
perfectly; right on the mark; spot on; enough; sufficiently; thoroughly
(fictional) character; character; personality; persona
intelligence; intellect; brains
hostile nature; inimical character
cavern; cave; cave system; grotto
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
dragon (as depicted in Western myths)
along; parallel to; in accordance with
there is no need to; it is fine if you don't; unnecessary; does not match; out of reach of
ability; capacity; capability; physical strength
highest peak; highest mountain; greatest authority; most prominent person; pinnacle (e.g. of art)
individual; separate; personal; case-by-case
monster; monstrosity; giant; influential figure; monsterlike; over-demanding
mention (in a document); record; entry; statement; listing
fault; defect; flaw; failure (in an examination); failing grade
operation; management; handling; manipulating (to one's benefit); manipulation; influencing
neglecting; leaving alone
independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution
as many (people) as possible
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
absorption; suction; attraction
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
exceeding one's authority; abusing one's legal authority; ultra vires activities
heavy-handed; iron-fisted; authoritarian
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
to scream; to whine; to grumble; to complain
inspection; audit; judgement; judgment
several times; several degrees