ending; conclusion; join; union; knot; knotting
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
I don't give a damn; that's got nothing to do with me
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
to nail (to something); to nail down; to bang (e.g. one's head); to knock; to throw (at a wall, on the floor, etc.); to fling (at)
to teach someone a lesson; to show someone a thing or two; to show someone what one can do
to fire (gun, arrow, questions, etc.); to shoot; to set free; to release; to emit (e.g. light); to give off (e.g. a scent)
coercion; overpowering; overawing; daunting
condescending attitude; arrogant attitude; looking down on
irritating; aggravating; upsetting; maddening; infuriating; exasperating
cunning; craft; guile; slyness
sophism; chop logic; far-fetched argument; quibble; cavil; argument for argument's sake
mean; contemptible; despicable; dirty; foul; cowardly
when it comes to; concerning (an area of expertise)
exaggeration; overstatement; saying too much; misstatement; slip of the tongue; gaffe
different opinion; objection
to speak fluently; to be a good talker
inhuman; heinous; atrocious
a disgrace (to a whole group of people)
to become aroused (of emotions, nerves, etc.); to become excited; to become stirred up; to be proud; to be haughty; to be pompous
trembling (with fear, anger, etc.); shivering (with cold); shaking; quivering
near; close (to); nearby; (drawing) near; approaching; almost here
to be softened; to calm down
conspicuously; noticeably; remarkably; strikingly; outstandingly; especially
to be the worst of the worst; (lit.) to deserve to die ten thousand deaths
blasphemous; profane; sacrilegious
to rub; to pat; to stroke; to massage
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
alone; by oneself; on one's own
to herd; to drive; to corner; to force someone into doing; to go hard; to push yourself
unfortunately; regrettably
wise; clever; smart; well-behaved (esp. children and pets); obedient; good
one's circumstances; environment; situation (in life)
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
immediate; prompt; quick; rapid; urgent; pressing
to talk (someone) down; to argue down; to silence; to put (someone) in their place; to corner in an argument; to get the better of
to look away; to avert one's eyes; to avoid facing (e.g. reality)