average value; mean value; mean; expectation
bold; daring; dauntless; intrepid; stout-hearted
stealthy footsteps; walking on tiptoe
a little more than usual; bribe money added to a regular fee; and then some
noise (usu. unpleasant); interference (e.g. radio); static; gossip; irresponsible criticism
even though; despite; notwithstanding
translation; deciphering; decoding; translation
to pierce someone with one's gaze
insane; crazy; nuts; out of one's mind
no liking for; no interest in
fast working; fast in forming relationships with women; quick to resort to violence
to tell (somebody) to (do something)
close connection; deep involvement; close relationship
to compete with; to argue with; to quarrel
to make trouble; to make waves; to cause discord
fidelity; honour; honor; chastity (of a woman); faithfulness (e.g. to one's husband)
to tire of; to lose interest in; (arch.) to be satisfied; (arch.) to enjoy; (arch.) to do adequately
divergence; alienation; deviation; estrangement; separation; detachment
to hate each other; to hate mutually
to get back together (with a former partner)
to leave (a scene); to step away
to cut apart (cloth, paper, etc.); to sever (ties); to break off (relationship); to cut off (enemy's retreat); to block (road, etc.)
to remain married for life
superiority; superior power; predominance; preponderance
possessing full mastery of an art (e.g. Judo); initiation into the secrets (e.g. of an art); full mastership
military service; combat experience
(a) step ahead; (a) jump ahead
unlike; unbecoming; unworthy of; out of keeping with
to knock (ideas) against each other; to present competing ideas; to have a lively exchange of ideas; to smash together; to crash into each other; to throw at each other
battle of wits; contest of wits
prize money; monetary award; reward
cash bonus; reward; bounty
(one acting as a) foster parent
to have a cross to bear; to carry a heavy burden