to frown (on); to be grim-faced; to look sullen
far from; anything but; not at all; let alone; to say nothing of; not to mention
original proposer; originator; proponent; initiator
affirmation; affirmative (logic)
spreading around (news, etc.); talking about widely; noising about; circulating
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
with ... as a start; taking advantage of; inspired by
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
setting the table; laying the table; setting up; getting one's ducks in a row; running interference
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
victory or defeat; victory and defeat
dispute; strife; quarrel; dissension; conflict; rivalry
to conquer (e.g. an enemy); to defeat; to overcome (a difficulty); to out-hit
to taste; to try (food or drink)
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
disliked; hated; tendency; smack (of); distinction; discrimination
to drink up; to drain (cup)
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adept
painting; colored artwork; coloured artwork; overglaze enamels (on pottery)
grinding of the teeth; involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation; gnashing one's teeth; gritting one's teeth
regret; repentance; remorse
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
vacant space; aperture; gap; opening
to bury (e.g. in the ground); to fill up (e.g. audience fills a hall); to cause to be packed; to plug (a gap); to stop (a gap); to make up for (a loss, shortage, etc.); to make amends
decision; determination; resolution
injustice; impropriety; unreasonableness; undeserved; unfair; invalid
cruelty; coldheartedness; relentless; ruthless
be considered; be deemed; be thought to be
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
while; during (the time when)
extinction; discontinuation; severance; rupture; to become extinct; to cease to exist
to boast; to brag; to recite (a song or poem to oneself); to bark; to roar
belief; faith; conviction
definite; final; decisive; conclusive
really; very; extremely; (not) anything; (not) at all; (not) a bit