looking up (e.g. a word in a dictionary); search (e.g. on the Internet); retrieval (of information); reference
so to speak; so to call it; as it were; in a sense
blasphemy; profanity; sacrilege; desecration; defilement
warp (fictional faster-than-light spacecraft propulsion)
restoration; return; reduction; resolution; deoxidization
to be open (to traffic); to lead (to); to flow (of a liquid, current, etc.); to pass (through); to be conveyed (of an intention, meaning, etc.); to be understood (by); to be well versed (in)
to stick to; to cling to; to adhere to
remains; dregs; vestiges; remnant; residue
to eat up; to consume (completely)
to take over for (someone); to stand in for; to substitute for; to replace; to take the place of (something)
performance; trick; feat; extraordinary deed; daring act; bold move
unable to put up any resistance; unable to put up a fight; not standing a chance (against)
massacre; annihilation; wholesale slaughter
(one's) older brother; lad; sonny
extremely; terrifically; super
completely using up ...; running out of ...; exhausting ...
presentiment; premonition; hunch; to have a premonition; to have a hunch
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
expresses a firm view or feeling; please ...; would you ...
going crazy; losing one's temper; snapping; (breaking) with a snap (of a thread, rope, etc.)
without thinking of the consequences
easy; simple; there's no way that ...
delicacy; tact; sensitivity; consideration; thoughtfulness
restlessly; aimlessly; to loiter; to drift; to be restless; to fuss
to be weary; to be worn out; to be fed up (with); to be sick of; to be dejected; to be dispirited
approximate age; apparent age; marriageable age (esp. of a woman); age of maturity; age (when ...); for years (past)
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
to get along (with someone); to be like-minded; to be congenial
casual; unconcerned; nonchalant; ordinary; normal; regular
clink; clack; feeling annoyed; being offended; being hurt
victory or defeat; victory and defeat
in any case; regardless; either way; since it makes no difference anyway (you might as well ...); since it won't change the outcome; if you are doing it regardless
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
pinch; tough spot; bind; clothespin; clothes peg
threatening attitude; menacing look; angry look
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
obstacle; impediment; disability; handicap; steeplechase; obstacle race
(game pieces, soldiers, etc.) under one's control
rivalry (between two equally strong sides); struggle for supremacy; competing (with); vying (with); contending (with); being an equal match (for)
stronghold; citadel; base (of operations); headquarters