to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
to look around; to look towards (us)
selection (from many people for an important position); exceptional promotion
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
to reward; to recompense; to repay; to retaliate; to get revenge
princess; Her Royal Highness
to pour in (liquids); to pour in (money); to pump in (investment)
to endeavor (to do); to endeavour; to try hard; to work hard; to strive; to make an effort
literally; to the letter; literal
decision; determination; resolution
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to begin (doing); to start; to set about; to get down to
to chip (off); to shave off; to sharpen; to dampen (one's enthusiasm, interest, etc.); to reduce
attack; assault; criticism; censure; cyber attack (e.g. DDoS)
the front; honest; upright; decent
transcendence; excellence; superiority; super; extremely; awfully
official business; public business
reward; prize; treat; delight; small joy
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
between-meal snack; mid-afternoon (around 3 o'clock) snack; afternoon refreshment; afternoon tea
to take out (e.g. garbage); to put out (e.g. dishes on table); to serve (e.g. meal); to get out (e.g. food from cupboard); to submit (e.g. ideas, opinions); to provide for
enjoyment; pleasure; amusement; anticipation; looking forward to; something to look forward to
doing as one is told; yes-man
to throw into; to toss into; to throw-in; to play a throw-in
sweet and sour; bittersweet (feeling)
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
to make (good) progress; to move right ahead (with the work); to advance
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
trembling with fear; in great fear; filled with trepidation; nervously; timidly
to be silent; to say nothing
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
insight; discernment; perception; perspicacity; acumen
stupid; foolish; idiotic; fool; idiot; blockhead
to crush; to squash; to overpower; to beat; to crush
particle used to indicate the speaker's hope, desire, wish, etc. (e.g. "it would be nice if ...", "I wish there were ...", etc.); emphatic particle; particle adding uncertainty
deputy head; deputy director; vice chief (of something); executive officer (navy)
to encourage; to cheer on; to cheer (someone) up; to raise (one's voice)
skip it; drop it; I've had enough (e.g. when offered something); that's enough
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...