countries; (various) nations
unusual; uncommon; extraordinary; out of the ordinary; incomparable; serious
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
to set on end (hair, fur, etc.); to make stand on end; to bristle; to ruffle (up); to raise (one's eyebrows)
performance (at a party or banquet, etc.); side show; entertainment
in an instant; instantly; in a moment; instantaneously; in the twinkling of an eye
to finish reading; to read through; to figure out; to fully anticipate
young person; youngster; greenhorn; novice; inexperienced person
contest of strength; trial of strength
to form a partnership or association; to join together; to grapple with
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
to overcome (opposition); to push past; to force one's way; to press and cut
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
incessant; constant; continuous; perpetual; everlasting
to look down on; to make light of
to support (a theory, claim, etc.); to back up; to substantiate; to prove
bodily; physical; corporeal; sexual; sensual; of the flesh
youthful; young; young-looking
ordinary; average; run-of-the-mill
exquisite; superb; perfect; miraculous
cool-headed; unflappable; having nerves of steel; dauntless
shrewd; astute; cunning; alert
trump; trump card; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
plan; scheme; stratagem; trick; trap; plot
to pull into; to draw in; to bring in; to win over
to stand in (someone's) place; to be in a (certain) position
to settle peacefully; to work out peacefully; to come to an amicable solution; to become reconciled
to be flurried; to be confused; to lose one's head
to do a silly thing; to do something stupid
pride; self-confidence; thinking highly of oneself; being proud of one's abilities or achievements
unconsciousness; unconscious; involuntary; the unconscious
much less; to say nothing of
to fall on one's backside; to land on one's rear
cheers; applause; ovation; acclamation
carelessness; clumsiness; blunder; mistake; being no good at drinking and entertaining
youngster; neophyte; greenhorn
tolerant; big; flexible; big-hearted; accepting; open-minded
large container; person of great talent
generation; lifetime; age
hand; arm; handwriting; penmanship; paw!; shake!