to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
point (of a sword, etc.); pointed verbal attack
slanting; tilted; sloping; distorted (feeling); slanted (e.g. view of the world); bad (mood)
to cut (grass, hair, etc.); to mow; to clip; to trim; to prune; to shear
retreat; falling back; recession; waning; backspace (key)
tight turn; adaptability; flexibility; maneuverability
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
to exceed (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to surpass; to be more than; to be better than
end; conclusion; rounding up; revaluation
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
to throw at; to fling at; to hurl at; to hurl (abuse, insults, etc.) at; to use (rough language) with (someone)
pain; agony; suffering; distress; torment
to warp; to bend; to contort; to be perverted; to be warped (of a view, mind, etc.); to be distorted
to prove successful; to take hold; to amount to something
to be nauseating; to be disgusting; to be revolting; to throw up; to vomit
impediment; burden; encumbrance; hindrance; drag
look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes
to wear; to be dressed in; to be adorned in; to clad oneself with
to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem
to collapse (of a building, dream, plan, etc.); to be destroyed; to fall through; to be completely defeated (in battle); to be wiped out; to be routed
by (means of); by doing; due to; via; through
setback; deadlock; standstill; impasse; miscarriage
to make one's own; to take possession of
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
anywhere; for all time; through thick and thin; come hell or high water; persistently; stubbornly
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
to spread (out); to extend; to stretch; to reach to; to get around; to fill (e.g. a space)
hesitation; bewilderment; illusion; delusion; inability to reach enlightenment
depths; deep place; bottom (of one's heart)
to desire; to want; to expect (of someone); to hope for; to see; to command (a view of)
foolish question; stupid question; one's question
one's long-cherished desire
to accomplish; to achieve; to complete; to carry out; to carry through
to flush out (a hare, fox, etc.); to drive out; to drive (cattle, sheep, etc.); to urge on; to drive (to do); to urge
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
domestic animals; livestock; cattle
just like; (virtually) no different from; (almost) the same as; as good as (e.g. dead, settled)
trade; buying and selling; trafficking (e.g. of humans, arms, drugs); dealing
being rampant; being widespread; being prevalent; walking sideways; staggering; striding