to hear; to hear by chance; to hear by accident; to catch (the sound)
(not) in any way; in no way; at all; terribly; awfully; hopelessly
considerably; not a little; in no small numbers
to keep away; to keep at a distance
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
to meet fortuitously; to meet by chance; to happen across
probe; inquiry; enquiry; investigation
assignment (of a person to somewhere); attachment (of a person to another unit, organization, etc.)
(it) goes without saying; needn't be said; that should rather be left unsaid
yes; yea; aye; (arch.) to be so
ace; ace (of a team); leading player; ace; hotshot; ace (serve)
two classes; double; two sets
agile; nimble; casual (clothing); light (e.g. luggage); carefree; with limited responsibility
footwork; mobility; flexibility; adaptability
class (of students); group (of people); party; lot; bunch; crime family; organized-crime syndicate
to leave nothing undone; to give good service; to attend to everything; to be on someone's tracks (e.g. police); to catch up with; to close in on
danger to oneself; (fear of) one's physical safety
unthinking; thoughtless; heedless; inconsiderate
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon
men and women; man and woman; both sexes; both genders
silver (Ag); silver (color); silver (medal, prize, etc.); silver coin; silver general; bank; (arch.) money
swordsman; swordswoman; fencer
cell; serge; cel (celluloid); starter motor
muscular; lean (of a company's operations, etc.)
calm, cool, and collected; level and calm
hero; bold person; daring person; great person; extraordinary person
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
How did you like ...?; How about ...?; What's going on?; How's it going?
date (with someone); (social) outing (for two); date night; date (day)
seducer; smooth talker; picking up women; hitting on women; moderate party; moderate
bow (weapon); archery; bow (for a violin, etc.)
hammer; hopeless swimmer; person who can't swim; someone who sinks like a stone
favorite (to win); favourite; one's heart's desire; first choice; chocolate given to a man on Valentine's day out of genuine sentiment
bump (e.g. on forehead); lump; protuberance; swelling
balance of power (in a relationship); power dynamic
a little bit; a little while
to increase; to add to; to augment
nonchalantly; calmly; as if nothing happened
to be talented; to be able