origin; source; beginning; starting point
Dracula (novel, film, etc.); Count Dracula
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it's been a long time; long time no see
one blow; one hit; one stroke; summiting on the first attempt (oft. without prior knowledge about the route; in climbing); on-sight; flashing
milli-; 10^-3; millimetre; millimeter
measurement error; calculation error; discrepancy; deviation; difference
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
losing by being overmatched; being defeated by a stronger opponent; losing by misusing one's powers; defeat as a result of trying too hard
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
to catch and tie up; to apprehend; to entangle; to trap; to brush out (e.g. dust, fur, plaque); to extract
to flip; to snap; to repel; to use (an abacus); to calculate; to strum
mineral matter; metallic property
to scatter; to cause a shower of; to disperse; to distribute; to resolve (a symptom, condition, etc.); to relieve
pursuit (of a fleeing enemy); chase; follow-up attack
to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem
to cut off (from); to separate; to detach; to sever; to uncouple
rotation; revolution; working (e.g. of one's mind); function; turnover (of goods, funds, etc.); circulation
to begin shooting; to shoot out
to become muddy; to become cloudy; to become dull (of a sound, color, etc.); to become indistinct; to become impure (of one's heart, a society, etc.); to be corrupted
modus operandi; criminal technique; trick
arms; armament; taking up arms; arming oneself
to be reflected; to harmonize with (harmonise); to come out (photo); to be projected; to be displayed (on a screen)
tool; implement; means; furniture
embarking (a ship); embarkation; boarding; ship (carrying someone)
struggling; pawing (e.g. horses' hooves)
to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify
hazardous materials; dangerous goods; explosives; combustibles
inspection (e.g. customs, factory); examination; test; check; scan (e.g. MRI, PET); audit
to harm; to hurt; to fail to do; to do amiss; to almost do; to come close to doing
slimy; slippery; (moving) slowly
atmosphere; air; magnanimous; generous; large-hearted
loan; lending; favor; favour; creditor; method of lending
clothing; costume; outfit; garment; dress
reserve; spare; preparation; preliminaries
(in the) palm of someone's hand; (under) someone's complete control; (at) someone's mercy
(place) right in the center; dead center; dead centre; exact middle; heart
stronghold; citadel; base (of operations); headquarters
you; you bastard; you son of a bitch; (arch.) you