to make a fist; to clench one's fist
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
eager; earnest; strenuous; fervent; assiduous; with utmost effort
unexpected; surprising; unanticipated; strange; unforeseen
to take a breath; to gather one's breath; to catch one's breath; to take a rest; to take a break
to stop (doing); to cease; to desist; to drop; to lay off; to give up
weakness; debility; breakdown; prostration
cut end; section; opening; point of view; (different) perspective; new approach
minimum; lowest; minimal; at a minimum
from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved
cold; frigid; dignified; distinguished; (of an atmosphere) tense; nerve-racking
person in the same line of business; people in the same trade; the trade; the profession
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
in form; ceremonial; for form's sake; pro forma
cooperation; collaboration; association; community; communal use; common possession
to be taken aback; to be astonished; to be dumbfounded
personal feelings; self-interest
leaving out; omitting; skipping; (beating) in succession; in a row
to close (one's eyes); to shut
in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper; dry and tasteless; stale
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
to put back; to return; to vomit; to throw up; to recover (of a market price)
to go out and away; to leave
to lean (on, against); to rest (against); to recline; to rely on (someone); to depend on
from the beginning; without hesitation; entirely; completely; head-on; head-first
charge; rush; dash; assault; attack
to chase away; to drive away; to drive out
excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal
to sell; to betray; to sell out (one's friend, country, etc.); to make (oneself) known; to establish (a reputation) for oneself; to pick (a fight, quarrel, etc.)
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
interruption; interference; butting in
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
to get angry; to get mad; to lose one's temper; to scold; to tell (someone) off
(this) small amount; (such a) paltry amount; only this much; slightest bit
sentencing; pronouncement of a verdict; passing of sentence; declaration (of a diagnosis, bankruptcy, decision, etc.); announcement; pronouncement
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
to interrupt; to interfere; to meddle; to intrude; to butt in; to poke one's nose into
live decoy (for hunting); decoy; bait; lure