patient; having a long fuse
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt
to soothe; to calm; to pacify
will to fight; fighting spirit; morale
to hold in one's mouth; to bring with; to take along
to grow up; to become an adult; to become big; to grow in size
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to underestimate; to make light of
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
they; those guys; those fellows
bet; wager; stake; gamble
smart; clever; sharp; agile; nimble; quick
to begin to catch (attention, etc.); to begin to collect
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
several sheets (flat objects)
to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry
yikes; oops; eep; wow; aargh
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
success; achievement; succeeding (in life); (worldly) success; prosperity
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
to be believed to; to be expected to; to be feared to; to be poised to; to be considered to; to be likely to
(not) in any way; (not) at all; (none) whatsoever; what kind of
funny; amusing; strange; odd; wrong; unsuitable
to invent a pretext for a quarrel; to pick a fight
to avoid meeting someone's gaze; to not look someone in the eyes
wallet; purse; coin purse; billfold; pocketbook
to put out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to reach (for); to try one's hand at (something new)
to lose (money, etc.); to suffer a loss; to waste (one's time, efforts, etc.); to bring to naught; to feel disappointed (e.g. by missing out on something); to suffer a (perceived) loss
(Oh) dear!; (Oh) dear me!; Good gracious
gambling; gaming; speculation; undertaking a risky venture; (arch.) professional gambler; (arch.) gamester
leaving (on, open, unfinished, etc.); (doing) continuously; constantly; keep ...-ing
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
to take (someone) along; to bring along; to be accompanied by
in general; generally; as a whole; all in all; altogether
danger; peril; hazard; risk
whole area; whole region; stretch (of land); tract; belt
being in charge (of an area of responsibility); being responsible (for a work role, etc.)