old wound; scar; unpleasant past experience; painful memory; past misdeed
to be matched against (in a sports contest)
to be settled; to be brought to an end
let's see what you've got; show me what you've got
spreading; disseminating; scattering; diffusion (of light, gas)
to be imminent; to loom; to be approaching; to be impending
lukewarm; tepid; disagreeably warm (e.g. bath)
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
(metal) cap; clasp; mouthpiece; socket (for light, etc.)
one's own ground; one's own position; one's own area of the field (soccer, rugby, etc.)
all you have to do is; just; that's all
(written) appeal; circular; manifesto; encouragement; encouraging words; letter of encouragement
by the way; meanwhile; on the other hand; by extension
to bite at; to snap at; to nibble; to get one's teeth into (metaphorically); to get to grips with; to really get into
(good) time to quit; (right) time to withdraw; time to pull out; time to retire; time to leave
unmatched (unparalleled) accuracy
overlooking; looking down at; having an overhead view; having a bird's-eye view; having a high-angle view
acquaintance; relation; affinity; reason
to arise; to break out; to well up; to burst
secret; private; surreptitious
to disturb; to prevent; to obstruct; to hinder
to anticipate; to foresee
to make (tea, coffee, etc.); to brew a beverage (with hot water)
stagnation; deposit; sediment; faltering; hesitation; pause
what's the matter?; what's wrong?
that much; as much; to that extent; only that; that alone; no more than that
perfectly; right on the mark; spot on; enough; sufficiently; thoroughly
abandoning (hope, plans); giving up