to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
air; atmosphere; mood; situation; someone with no presence; someone who doesn't stand out at all
to destroy; to crush; to break by striking; to spoil; to ruin
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
directions; instructions; orders; command
being able to do as one pleases; doing at will; pothook
to keep step (with); to keep pace (with); to move in lockstep; to align (with another's thoughts or actions)
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
herdboy; shepherd boy; young ranch hand; cowboy
let me see; well; errr ...; uhh ...
to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
bitter smile; wry smile; strained laugh; sarcastic laugh
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
advice; counsel; suggestion; tip; hint
to receive; to get; to eat; to drink; to be crowned with; to wear (on one's head)
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point
to try and do something; to attempt to do something
knowing; (an) acquaintance
to take measures (in face of events being anticipated); to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
if you think about it; come to think of it
similarly; same (idea); same (name)
at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now
with the exception of; excepting; excluding
not knowing what to do with oneself (out of embarrassment, etc.); not knowing where to put oneself; feeling out of place; feeling that one doesn't belong
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun
both; both sides; both parties
specialist; expert; professional; authority; pundit
being outnumbered (e.g. in a military context)
palm (of one's hand); skill; (in one's) grip; (under one's) control; one's (concealed) intentions; one's cards
to be able to manage somehow or another
warp (weaving); longitude; scripture; sutra; trans-
to threaten; to menace; to intimidate; to startle; to frighten; to scare