to be suitable; to be appropriate; to match
gunfight; exchange of shots; firefight
point of a spear; spearhead; focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; force (of an argument); edge
to scramble for; to struggle for; to contend for; to fight for
hostile relations; hostile relationship
hateful; detestable; abominable; amazing; fantastic; admirable
to perceive; to sense; to take in; to grasp; to feel
position (where one is standing); place where one stands; position; stance; standpoint
to begin to open; to come out; to smile broadly; to come apart at the seams (clothes)
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
a little bit; a little while
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
remuneration; recompense; reward; toll
chance; stroke of luck; (curious) turn of events
whatever brought that on?
fearfully; nervously; timidly; gingerly
to move forward; to move on
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved; neat; tidy; frank; open-hearted; completely
to receive; to get; to accept; to take (someone's words or behaviour); to interpret; to understand
losing one's nerve; feeling awkward; feeling timid; feeling hesitant; feeling nervous; feeling diffident
to compare with the eye; to judge by comparison; to take into consideration; to bear in mind
to reach out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to get involved in; to embark on; to start a fight; to get physical with
if you think about it; come to think of it
all; whole; entire; complete (set); in total
robbery; pillage; seizure; hijacking; plunder; extortion
no matter what anyone says; regardless of what is said
forcing; compulsion; coercion; pushing (to do)
to say something is all right; to give the all-clear (e.g. to do something)
the whole sky; the firmament; the heavens; the empyrean
calmly; quietly; gently; be quiet!
to inlay; to set; to stud (e.g. star-studded sky); to enchase (something) with; to mount (gems)
parking lot; car park; carpark; parking garage
going out to shop; going shopping; buying in quantity; buying wholesale; bulk purchasing
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to be captivated (by); to be infatuated (with)
selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful
because of; on account of; about; on; per; for every
mind; heart; spirit; the meaning of a phrase (riddle, etc.)
(feeling of) indebtedness; feeling obliged
to jump at the chance; to accept an offer; to show interest in; to accept a proposal