(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
to make absolutely sure (that all is right); to use every means; to take all possible measures
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
trend; tendency; movement; attitude
minority group (party); minority
to oust; to dethrone; to drive down (e.g. into a valley); to chase down; to capture (a castle); to seize (by driving out the garrison)
going public (with a matter); becoming public knowledge; recourse to litigation; taking (a matter) to court
something; some kind of; for some reason
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
a little; a bit; a small amount; a little while; a short time; a moment
anticlimax; let-down; disappointment; loss of interest
welcome; (warm) reception
from now; from this moment; henceforth
participation; joining; entry
maximum preference; maximum priority; priority handling
all present; all concerned; all of us
each (person); everyone; individual; respective
space; room; space (between letters, words, etc.); space (piece of type); (outer) space
here and there; in places
to insert; to put in; to come in (of light); to shine in; to have a griping pain (in the stomach, chest, etc.)
to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to
light; glow; (a) light; lights; proof (of innocence)
light; light (colour, food, comedy, etc.); right; right field; right fielder
sphere; globe; ball; sphere; counter for pitches
to rise to the surface; to come to the front; to emerge (e.g. from obscurity); to stand out (e.g. against a dark background)
collection; recovery; withdrawal; retrieval
to pin down; to hold down; to cover (esp. a part of one's body with one's hand); to clutch (a body part in pain); to get a hold of; to obtain; to grasp (a point)
gap; opening; spare moment; interval; unguarded moment; carelessness
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current
uncertain; doubtful; unreliable; unsteady; unclear; vague
to wrap up; to pack; to cover; to envelop; to conceal (a feeling); to hide
to spread rumors; to spread rumours
bulky and heavy; massive; solid; dignified; imposing; composed
nervous; highly strung; sensitive; fussy; worried about petty things
round-up (e.g. of criminals); wholesale arrest; catching the whole herd with one throw
to stand (up); to rise; to stand (in a position; of a person, tree, building, etc.); to be situated (in, on); to be (in difficulties, the lead, etc.); to put oneself (in a position or situation); to leave (to do something)