nothing but; nothing more than; nothing less than
out-of-place; inappropriate; sticking out like a sore thumb
self-sufficiency; self-containment; autonomy; self-absorption
failure; collapse; breakdown; break-up; bankruptcy
to get involved or entangled in; to get mixed up in; to have something to do with; to have dealings with
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
(as for (that)) thing; (given (that)) thing; matter; (it is a ...) thing; matter; fact
No Entry; No Trespassing; No Admittance; off-limits; restricted; forbidden
shamelessly; acting brazenly unaffected; being resigned to (disgrace)
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
respect and affection; love and respect
vigilantly (watching for an opportunity); eagerly; with an eagle eye
to send (someone) back; to send (someone) home
simmer; bubble out; flow out
to boil up; to come to the boil; to arise; to break out; to get excited; to be in uproar
counter for parts, stages, installments, etc. (of a story, series, project, campaign, etc.); counter for bullets
bow (weapon); archery; bow (for a violin, etc.)
stone (used for throwing)
to begin shooting; to shoot out
slowly (but steadily); gradually; irritatedly; impatiently; scorchingly (of the sun); sizzling (i.e. sound of frying in oil); sound of a warning bell, alarm clock, etc.
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
to be hesitant; to feel timid
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
to go; to move (in a direction or towards a specific location); to proceed; to take place; to pass through; to come and go; to walk
dark; gloomy; depressed; dispirited; dark (in colour); dull; ill-boding
control; check; restraint; inhibition
to finish knitting; to lace from bottom to top; to finish compiling (e.g. a dictionary); to finish editing
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to pick up
imagination; supposition; virtual; potential (enemy)
to bury; to embed; to implant
autonomous; autonomic; self-sustaining; self-directed
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
the height of folly; sheer stupidity