involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation
base (of operations); site; location; center; foothold; stronghold
(slowly and) carefully; without haste; thoroughly; deliberately; closely; meticulously
to be completely absorbed in; to fall for (something)
earnestly; immediately; exactly
attack; offence; top (dominant partner of a homosexual relationship); barrage (of); flood (of)
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
there is nothing; having nothing
to push on; to plunge forward; to push one's way to
firm; solid; steady; secure; unshakeable; unwavering
white heat; incandescence; (emitting) white light; becoming excited; getting heated (e.g. of a discussion); reaching a climax
weak point; weakness; shortcoming; defect; flaw; sore spot
no; you're welcome; not at all; don't mention it
to take (preventive) measures; to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
fellow; mutual; companion; comrade
to abate; to decrease; to diminish; to shorten
to follow suit; to imitate or follow someone blindly; to ride on someone's back; to ride someone's coattails; to take advantage (e.g. of another's popularity)
cannibalism (in animals); feeding on each other; cannibalization; mutually harmful competition; internecine struggle
participation in a war; going to war; taking part in a competition or contest
to tear; to rip; to break through (cordon, opponent's defense, etc.); to breach; to defeat; to beat; to break (e.g. silence)
disorder; chaos; confusion; mayhem
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
by nature; naturally; by birth; inborn
glaringly; dazzlingly; blazingly
bowl; vessel; container; ability; capacity; calibre
to breathe out; to exhale
yourself; himself; herself
to catch (a wild animal or fish); to capture; to hunt; to win (a title, prize, etc.); to conquer
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
so; accordingly; now; then; thereupon; therefore
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
to finish reading; to read through; to figure out; to fully anticipate
(military) expedition; campaign; expedition (for exploration, research, etc.); travelling (a long way); tour (by a sports team, performer, etc.)
ocean; large sea; fabric pattern
transfer; transport; transportation
steady; sound; stable; safe (e.g. business); reliable; trustworthy
disposition; temperament; nature; mentality; spirit; character