to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
(game pieces, soldiers, etc.) under one's control
to wonder; to puzzle oneself about; to feel anxious about; to suspect; to doubt
beyond expectation; contrary to expectations; unexpectedly
ramming attack; hurling oneself (at); throwing oneself into (e.g. a role); going all out
(not) even a little bit; (not) in the slightest; (not) one bit
one night; one evening; all night; overnight
to get better; to get well; to recover (from an illness); to be cured; to be restored; to heal
having no choice; at a loss for what to do; at one's wits' end; helpless; powerless
attacking a fleeing enemy; additional blow to an already unfortunate situation; rubbing salt into a wound
Japanese dock (Rumex japonicus)
Vlad the Impaler; Vlad Țepeș
stake; post; pile; (arch.) stump
chafing; grinding (e.g. teeth); binding tightly; pulling tight (e.g. a bow); rotating quickly; hurting sharply
to stretch larger; to enlarge (photos); to delay (e.g. the end of a meeting)
linear; rectilinear; straight-line; straightforward; simple
foundation; base; basis; from the beginning; from the outset; by nature
skewering; skewered food; piercing (and killing; with a spear, etc.); impaling; running through
crack; fissure; rift (in a relationship); split; crack
to look out over; to survey (scene); to take an extensive view of
flapping; rattling; (running) with a clatter; noisily; (falling) one after another; in quick succession; busily
to be tripped up; to be too drunk to stand
unforeseen; unexpected; sudden; accidental
overlooking; turning a blind eye
to step aside; to move (out of the way); to make way
representation; representative; exemplification; typification; leader; switchboard number
defender; defence; defense; dietary fiber; direction finder
skillful; skilful; delicious; tasty; good (deal, idea, etc.); profitable
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
queue jumping; breaking into a line; interrupt; wedge
in search of; in order to look for
irrespective of the person concerned; indiscriminately; anyone and everyone; anybody at all
disappointed; dejected; disheartened; indignant; angry
the other day; previously; last time; last (Sunday, summer, etc.); previous (e.g. mayor, chapter)
anatomical model of the human body
extremely important; essential; vital; crucial