without hesitation; with great optimism; (pushing or pulling) strongly; (drinking) heavily
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
to connect; to tie; to fasten; to transfer (phone call)
counterattack; slashing back; railway switchback; twisting backward knee trip
unexpected; unforeseen; strange
formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy
extensive knowledge; erudition; learned; erudite; well-informed
to come; to go; to be (somewhere); to be (doing)
retreat; falling back; recession; waning; backspace (key)
to that extent; accordingly; that being the case; that state; that condition
finally; in the end; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)
to hold between (e.g. one's fingers, chopsticks); to grip (from both sides); to put between; to sandwich between; to catch (e.g. a finger in a door); to trap; to insert (e.g. a break into proceedings)
cold; indifferent; unfriendly; unsympathetic; unkind
to say; to speak; to tell; to be called
to make someone's acquaintance; to become acquainted (with)
honour; honor; glory; privilege
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
colouring; coloring; sex appeal (esp. of women); sexiness; interest in the opposite sex; sexual feelings; charm
ghastliness; dreadfulness; grimness; intimidation; menace; threat
the same generation; coeval
unpopular woman; woman who isn't well-liked by men
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
to lose; to be defeated; to give in (to); to yield; to be inferior (to); to be second (to)
to reheat; to steam over; to bring up again (a problem that has been dealt with); to take up again; to drag up
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
walking; pace; step; course (of history, one's life, etc.); history; pitch (of a screw, etc.)
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
shoe sore; foot blister (caused by shoes)
to raise; to raise up; to wake; to wake up; to cause; to bring about; to start
to work too hard; to try too hard; to strain oneself; to overdo it; to go too far
regrettable; unfortunate; disappointing; vexing
next; following; subsequent; stage; station
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
(in the) neighbourhood; neighborhood; around; about; for instance; say
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
nice; likeable; desirable
today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
number one; first; best; most; game; round
harvest; crop; fruits (of one's labors); gain; catch (fishing); bag (hunting)
to be surprised; to be taken aback; to be amazed; to be frightened; to be startled; to be alarmed
he; she; that person; (arch.) you