to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
to miss; to overlook; to let pass (a matter); to overlook (e.g. a wrongdoing); to pass up (e.g. an opportunity); to let (a good ball) go by
proposal; proposition; suggestion
crossing swords; competing against; contending with; fighting against
to keep a promise; to keep one's word
verbal promise; one's word
pride; boast; credit (to)
to change; to alter; to run counter to; to go against; to make a mistake (in); to err
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself
irritation; annoyance; frustration
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
collection; recovery; withdrawal; retrieval
acceleration; speeding up
smoke screen; dazzler; camouflage; deceptive means; magic; witchcraft
behind; in the rear; in back
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
world-destroying conflagration
flame; blaze; flames (of intense emotion, e.g. love, jealousy, anger); passion
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
not only ... (but also); not merely; as well as; furthermore; besides; moreover
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
to excel at; to be proficient at; to grow old; to ripen; to rise high (e.g. the sun)
in the face of; in defiance of
precisely; exactly; plumb; damn; stupid; cursed
to disagree; to dispute; to fight (over)
shivering; feeling chilly; shuddering (with fear); feeling creepy; thrilled; excited
to crawl out of; to creep out of
flight; desertion; escape
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
shout; cry; outcry; yell; shriek; scream
completely; absolutely; (not) at all; (not) a bit; earnestly; intently
to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
to creep; to steal up; to draw near unnoticed
wandering; rambling; roaming
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
to pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to disgrace; to dishonour; to dishonor
unprepared; careless; imprudent; indiscreet
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
nature; property; disposition