to kick about; to kick around; to scatter (a crowd, the enemy, etc.); to rout
feeling ashamed; feeling of one's inferiority
when it comes to the cause; when you get right down to it; as for what started it; as for the reason; originally
irritating; irritated; frustrating; vexing; (feeling things are) not quick enough; (feeling) too slow-going
nasal mucus; dripping nose; snot
resourcefulness; ability (esp. to earn a living); dependability; reliability
iron pipe; steel pipe; metal pipe
rough (behaviour, temperament, etc.); wild; rude; violent
disparaging term; derogatory term; derogatory name
well-informed person; walking dictionary; extensive knowledge
unsuitable; inappropriate; improper
stupid; foolish; idiotic; fool; idiot; blockhead
to blow (on); to breathe (on); to pick (a fight); to provoke; to exaggerate; to ask (an unreasonable price)
honor; honour; prestige; dignity; honorary (e.g. president, doctorate)
in accordance with; pursuant to; in proportion to; according to; in the same manner as; in the same way as
to be overawed; to be overwhelmed; to be overcome; to be intimidated; to be daunted
victory goes to the one who makes the first move; being quick to take action leads to victory; the early bird gets the worm
to slip through; to slip past; to evade
moderate (degree); proper (amount); temperate; suitable
cesspool; sink; manure sink
outstanding; excellent; exceptional; distinguished; unrivaled; surpassing (e.g. beauty)
overheating; overexcitement
with a start; with a jump
to defy; to disobey; to rebel against; to oppose; to resist
standard; set; routine; decided
to temper thoroughly; to train well
otherwise; or else; if not
viscous; mushy; muddy; dirty (with oil, grease, etc.); to be in an ugly state (of emotions, relations, etc.); to be murky
value; worth; estimation; evaluation; bargain; good buy
concussion (of the brain)
something unusual; something wrong; mishap; accident; serious condition (e.g. after an injury); different situation
impossible to understand; impossible to decipher
possessiveness; desire to monopolize (monopolise); desire for control