a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
to catch and tie up; to apprehend; to entangle; to trap; to brush out (e.g. dust, fur, plaque); to extract
day of month; counter for days
somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large side; large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke
rattling; clattering; trembling; shivering; whining; grumbling
ascetic practice of silence
arrangement; pact; agreement
reward; compensation; collateral; security; turning to look behind
I think (something) won't (something); probably (something) isn't (something)
both ends; either end; both edges; double-mindedness; sitting on the fence
to get carried away; to become over-excited; to push one's luck; to push a good thing too far
something said for politeness' sake; diplomatic language; honeyed words; lip service; empty compliment
my goodness!; oh my!; oh dear!
answering machine; answerphone
signature move (assoc. with a martial artist, wrestler, etc.); finishing move
modern convenience; convenience of civilized life; blessings of civilization
(not) readily; (not) easily; (not) right away; (not) simply; (not) without difficulty
a little difficult; slightly hard; not feasible; not possible
strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement; reinforcement
robust; brawny; muscular; strong; sturdy
roundup (criminals, animals, etc.); manhunt; crackdown; swoop; raid
cancellation; withdrawal; asking to be excused; begging off; not taking
to attract someone's attention; to arouse someone's interest; to sound someone out; to try to find out someone's true feelings; to (discreetly) probe someone's thoughts
to benefit; to profit; to gain; to reap rewards
lowest seat; foot of the table; seat furthest from the seat of honour; lowest rank; bottom (e.g. of the class)
to gain knowledge; to be illuminated; enlightening; informative; illuminating
example; exercise (for the reader)
to fiddle with; to monkey around with
main topic; main subject; main issue; this subject
to talk on and on; to rattle on; to keep on talking (without pause)
misunderstanding; misapprehension; misconception; false impression; wrong idea
soon; shortly; before long
lingering attachment; lingering affection; regret; reluctance; ruefulness
debauchery; dissipation; lewdness; lasciviousness
action film; action movie; action drama; riotous scene; fight scene