to mistake (A for B); to misread
head; chief; boss; leader
to stake; to risk; to bet; to wager
to be blown off; to blow off; to blow away; to vanish; to disappear
decision; determination; resolution
whether one likes it or not; willy-nilly
to chew thoroughly; to bite (e.g. one's lip); to reflect upon; to digest
not a chance; not likely; oh no; yuck; fault; defect
to finish off; to ensure (something) is dead; to put an end to; to deliver the final blow; to be the best for A
fighting spirit; (will to) fight
scripture; passage from scripture
desperation; self-abandonment
mere consolation; temporary peace of mind
shorthanded; short of hands; undermanned; insufficient (stock, money, etc.); in short supply; low
to go first; to take the lead; to lead the way
(feeling a chill or shiver) suddenly; (feeling) chilly; chillily; with a sudden sense of dread (or fear, etc.); (being) suddenly (afraid, frightened, etc.); suddenly (breaking out in a cold sweat)
light; easy; non-serious; minor
to stand on end (hair, fur); to bristle; to ruffle (up)
to rage; to be fierce; to be excited
to surge; to well up; to gush out
to break (into pieces); to be broken; to collapse; to crumble; to become less formal; to throw off reserve
(distant) howling; backbiting
neighbouring country; neighboring country; adjacent country
to set on fire; to ignite
setting on fire; setting afire
to burn down (to the ground); to clear away by burning; to reduce to ashes; to burn off
exit; gateway; way out; outlet; vent; leak
the opposite direction; the other way
confident; assured; self-assured; bullish (e.g. market)
to see well in the dark; to have good night vision
backward glance; sidelong glance; faceless ghost with an eye in its rump
to spoil; to break; to go bad; to go wrong; to fail
to stick (to); to cling (to); to stay (e.g. in the office)
dark red; dark brown; reddish brown
firmly (grasped); latched onto; locked onto
stopping of bleeding; stanching; hemostasis; haemostasis
root; joint; base; crotch
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off