unexpected (joy, success, etc.); unanticipated; beyond what one hoped; beyond one's expectations
appetizer or snack served with drinks; performance to liven up a bar; conversation to liven up a party
televising; broadcasting; airing
that's the way it is; such is life
wiles; sinister design; trick; conspiracy; intrigue
sure to ...; certain to ...; bound to ...; it's natural that ...; it's obvious that ...
how much; how many; to what extent; oh my god; how; what the
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
secret manoeuvres (maneuvers); operating behind the scenes
lightly (floating, drifting, etc.); buoyantly; soft; fluffy; unsteadily; flightily
to live (on, by, etc.); to lead a life; to make a living; to earn a livelihood; to spend one's time (doing); to pass one's days (doing)
dimly; faintly; absentmindedly; vacantly; idly; aimlessly
desire; wish; request; entreaty; prayer; (written) application
to rampage; to run wild; to run amok; to rage (of a storm, waves, etc.); to be wild (of the wind); to be rough
to put oneself in (situation, environment, etc.); to surround oneself with
escape from reality; escapism; ostrichism
encampment; position; side; end; goal area
to hide; to conceal oneself
confused fight; free-for-all; melee; close contest; close match
to bring in; to take in; to approach (someone) with (a proposal, offer, problem, etc.); to bring; to bring (to another stage); to take (e.g. to court, to extra time, to a play-off)
to be peevish; to sulk; to pout
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; to relax; to take it easy; to chill
to put back up; to stand back up; to restore (to former strength); to revive (e.g. the economy); to make again (a plan, policy, etc.); to reformulate
surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
double; twice (as much); times (as much); -fold; 1-nth; 1 to n
strenuous effort; hard struggle; working hard; hard fighting; fierce fighting
most part; greater part; majority
main force; main strength; main effort; primary focus
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
the same rank; equality; apposition
to become better; to improve
at least; at most; (even) just
to attract (to oneself, e.g. with bait or light); to draw close; to charm; to attract; to have a convulsion; to convulse
to arrange beforehand; to make a sign to each other; to conspire
last; final; closing; last train (bus, flight, etc.; of the day)
decisive battle; deciding match; play-off
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
goes without saying; needless to say; obvious
to penetrate; to sink in; to devote oneself (to); to do intently and exclusively; to do throughout (e.g. the night)
to make sound (of an animal); to call; to cry; to make a meld call (e.g. pung, kong)
bothersome; tiresome; bother to do
sickle and chain (weapon)
river; stream; River; the ... river