to form a group; to form a bunch
fire fighting; fire department; fire brigade
glass sphere; glass bead; glass marble
rampancy; prevalence; domination
make no progress; remain unsettled
idea; plan; fancy; impulse; thought; whim
bad person; villain; scoundrel; wrongdoer; wicked person
fully armed; armed to the teeth
gemstones (apart from diamond, e.g. ruby, sapphire, etc.); colored stone
gravel; ballast; pebbles; child; rugrat; ankle-biter
to be uneasy; to be anxious; to fear
zero; 0; nought; nothing; zilch
confident; assured; self-assured; bullish (e.g. market)
to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; background; behind the scenes
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
magic; sorcery; wizardry; magic (illusion); conjuring
hey!; wait a minute!; whoa!; boohoo; waaaa
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to seduce
to come near; to approach; to be on the verge of; to be about to; to overhang; to hang over
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
driving at reduced speed; running at reduced speed (e.g. train)
oxidized silver; oxidised silver; something restrained but impressive (e.g. performance); something quiet but superb; something masterfully controlled
to be charged with a mission
senior leadership; senior leader; upper echelon (of power); top-ranking officer
being clearheaded; having a keen (sharp, brilliant) mind
to ask a question; to ask questions
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
to burn; to kindle; to heat (a bath); to light (a stove); to use (a camera flash)
to chew thoroughly; to bite (e.g. one's lip); to reflect upon; to digest