moment just before something happens; verge (of doing something); brink
to control; to command; to get the better of
to go on about (one's love affairs); to speak proudly of (one's spouse, girlfriend, etc.); to speak fondly of
stoic; stoical; self-disciplined; abstemious; Stoic (philosopher)
large snake; heavy drinking; heavy drinker
unprincipled; inconstant; unscrupulous
straight ball (pitch); direct (e.g. question); blunt
that sort of; that kind of; that (over there); like that; in that way; so
invincible; unrivaled; unrivalled; matchless; unbeatable; undefeatable
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
to run away (e.g. from work); to escape; to skip (school); to end a round with less than 20 points
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
net (amount); clear; net weight; net price; cost price; actual content
fanfare; flourish of trumpets
tank (military vehicle); chariot
fervour; fervor; vigour; vigor; ardour; ardor
to be dampened (of one's enthusiasm, enjoyment, etc.); to be reduced; to be weakened; to be spoiled
the cauldron of Hell (in which sinners are boiled)
to challenge (a person) to a fight
feeling of fullness; sense of sufficiency; feeling of satisfaction
foundation stone; cornerstone
so; therefore; accordingly; like I said; I told you already
ridiculous; stupid; laughable
shaking one's legs (usu. unconsciously); tapping one's foot; fidgeting (of the legs)
to fade; to discolor; to discolour; to diminish; to fade (e.g. of a memory)
early; right away; at once; early time; early stage (in one's life, etc.)
(all) at once; at the same time; in one go; right away; in an instant
courtesy; etiquette; formality; (religious) observance; ritual; rite
to avenge (someone) by striking down their killer
not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...
to have a terrible time; to have a hard time
matter causing distress; something causing worry
sphere; globe; ball; sphere; counter for pitches
split; division; break up
enthusiast; maniac; fanatic; nut; freak
to go through the proper procedures; to follow the required steps
learning by watching others; learning by imitation; following by example
heavy work; manual labour; feat of strength
emission; release; radiation; release (of goods, a player from a team, etc.)
to be enlivened; to be exhilarated; to be excited; to stand out; to contrast