to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)
carbonization; carbonisation
heartbroken; crestfallen; dejected; feeling exhausted; feeling drained
to be impatient; to be eager; to be restless; to be excited; to be in high spirits
to be injured; to sustain a wound
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
to drive away; to scatter; to rout
it was, wasn't it?; must have been; I think (it was); how might it have been?
dense (e.g. fog, dust, etc.); thick; vague (as in being unable to think clearly); dim
to allow (someone or something) to come near; to let get close
to cut off; to excise; to tear off; to cut out; to whittle down; to tear out
superiority; superior power; predominance; preponderance
overlooking; looking down at; having an overhead view; having a bird's-eye view; having a high-angle view
inevitable; unavoidable; certain; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
left wing; left wing (of a bird or aircraft); left wing (of an army, building, etc.); left flank; left field; left fielder
at full speed; as fast as one's legs can carry one
bizarre plan; perplexing strategy; outlandish scheme
sound; sure; safe; steady; firm
retreat; withdrawal; retirement
confused fight; free-for-all; melee; close contest; close match
street; quarter; district; area
not knowing when to let go (give up, etc.); unwilling to resign; having lingering attachment; regretful
baptism; christening; initiation (into a society, group, etc.); baptism; one's first experience of something; baptism (by fire, etc.)
the most one can do; the best one can do; the best one can expect
in order; sequential; seriatim
by the way; meanwhile; on the other hand; by extension
excellent plan; best policy
navel; belly button; protrusion or depression in the middle of an object; center; centre
safety; welfare; well-being
to meddle (in someone's affairs); to poke one's nose into; to interfere; to make a pass (at someone); to hit on
advice; counsel; remonstrance; recommendation
to send (something) unsolicited; to send without the receiver's request
to mind; to care; to worry
shrewd; astute; cunning; alert
malicious; deliberately mean
to stand on ceremony; to stiffen up (the nerves); to be tense
dog (Canis (lupus) familiaris); canine; squealer; rat; loser; asshole
dead person; (the) deceased; (the) dead; casualties
the very best; excellent; superb
while; during; performed in this condition
broad (view, perspective, etc.); wide; large
conferral of honors (honours), according to merits
study (of); discussion; discourse; inquiry; research article; academic paper
pitiful; unfortunate; poor; unpardonable; regrettable