big mouth; mouth opened wide; boastful speech; tall talk; large amount; large quantity
chase; pursuit; chase scene (in a movie); obsessive fan who follows a celebrity around; groupie; in (quick) succession
rhythm guitar; backing guitar
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
thickness; profundity; depth; thickness; strong and tight group or wall of stones
raid; military attack by a mobile unit; hit-and-run attack; shortstop; short
force; unit; corps; squad; troops; party
adapting oneself to the requirements of the moment; playing by ear; ad hoc approach
even more; still more; one layer; lowest floor (of a building); rather; sooner
strength of a thousand men; cloth with the character for "strength" written by a thousand men (soldier's charm)
making doubly sure; points scored for good measure; insurance run (in baseball)
to win the favour of (favor); to be acknowledged (e.g. by a superior); to measure up to
criterion (criteria) for selection
negotiations; bargaining; discussions; connection; relationship; relations
to wait for one's chance; to wait for an opportunity
merciless; ruthless; pitiless; unfeeling
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
to spring up; to leap to one's feet; to jump up and down
(this) small amount; (such a) paltry amount; only this much; slightest bit
being used to ...; getting used to ...; being accustomed to; being conditioned to; be familiar with
riverside; riverbank; edge of a river
(formal) meeting with a view to marriage; interview with a prospective spouse
to take (someone) away; to carry off; to abduct; to kidnap
alteration; falsification; faking
approval; agreement; support; favour; favor
to contact; to get in touch with; to check in (with)
congratulations!; well done!; best wishes!; all the best!
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
unusual; unwonted; uncharacteristic
spiritual; spiritual (religious song)
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger
to be deeply impressed (by); to be moved (by); to admire greatly
crossing the line; going too far
heh heh heh; tee-hee; giggle
disapproval; reluctance; unwillingness