to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
(theatrical) fighting scene
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
intention; plan; belief; assumption; estimate; estimation
to give thought to; to bear in mind; to keep in mind
settling down; quieting down; cooling down; stillness; quiet; tranquility
retaliation; revenge; reprisal; retorsion; retortion
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
conclusion; decision; judgement; affirmative
will (to do something); drive; motivation; enthusiasm; eagerness
agent; agent; secret agent; spy
arrangement (of resources); deployment; stationing; posting; disposition; configuration
wherein; therein; thereinto
to jump in; to leap in; to plunge into; to burst in; to barge in
internal conditions; true state of affairs
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
to be involved (in); to get involved (in); to relate to (a matter); to pertain to; to (seriously) affect; to concern
probability; likelihood; chances
hateful; detestable; loathsome
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
to stir up; to poke (the fire); to beat (an egg); to arouse (interest, feelings, etc.); to stir; to stoke
generally; on the whole; general; rough; outline; main points
this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
100 percent; completely; fully
readiness; (mental) preparedness; resolution; determination; resignation (to one's fate)
confirmation; verification; validation; review; check; affirmation
young; youthful; immature; green; low (number); small
experience; being accustomed (to something); poise in a critical situation
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
management; dealing with; course of events; circumstances; end result (usu. bad); outcome
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
to begin (doing); to start (doing)
to hold in one's arms (e.g. a baby); to embrace; to have sex with; to make love to; to sit on (eggs); to brood
to get worked up; to be eager (enthusiastic); to rouse oneself
boy; son; baby boy; young man
junior (at work, school, etc.); younger people; younger student
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve; to transfer (phone call)
mountain; hill; mine; (mountain) forest; heap; pile; protruding or high part of an object
halfway up (down) a mountain; mountainside
gondola (boat, esp. in Venice); gondola (hot-air balloon, airship, etc.); basket; scaffold (building); display shelf (shop)
place for boarding vehicles; bus stop; bus terminal; railway platform; taxi stand; jetty
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying