second (unit of time); arc second
to take offense (at); to take offence (at); to feel hurt (by)
to take a breath; to take a short rest
just what you'd expect from ...; that's just like (him, her, etc.); that's (exactly) why ...; that's (precisely) the reason ...
to follow; to come along with one; to accompany
to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
to be on the verge; to be on the brink; to get close
(with a) slap; smack; wham; sound of striking with something solid; zap; crack
to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
to stagger; to stumble; to totter; to misconduct oneself; to have a love affair; to waver
to spring at; to leap upon; to swoop down on; to throw oneself upon (e.g. an enemy)
to hit (e.g. one's head); to strike; to throw (e.g. a ball, a question, a demand); to express; to vent (e.g. one's anger)
because; the reason why is
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
to hit (a person); to strike; to beat; to deliver (a speech); to give (an address)
worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
predominance; superiority; ascendancy; advantage; supremacy
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
villain; baddie; the villain's part
intent to kill; intent to murder; urge to kill; murderous impulse
lesson; precept; teachings; moral
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
bat (in baseball, cricket, etc.)
in either case (used specifically in the instance of two possible outcomes or situations); either way; one way or another
to declare; to assert; to say bluntly; to say straight out
concealment; suppression; hiding
serious matter; major incident; matter of grave concern; crisis
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
now that; since; so long as; because
to show up; to appear; to turn up
to turn against; to become an enemy
(sound of) laughter; laughing voice