to be defeated; to be beaten; to be unsuccessful; to lose
doing ... until one goes bankrupt; doing ... until one goes broke; falling short of (one's reputation); failing to live up to (one's appearance); falling through (e.g. of a plan)
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
beyond expectation; contrary to expectations; unexpectedly
singing one's own praises; praising one's own wares
to roar; to reverberate; to be well-known; to be famous; to palpitate; to throb
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
cantonment; encampment; etape
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction
ill will; spite; bad meaning; mala fides; bad faith; malice
to loiter; to putter; to prowl; to be confused from not knowing what to do
wolf (Canis lupus); wolf in sheep's clothing; womanizer
being concerned about or mindful of
eagerly (waiting); (waiting) impatiently
to be ready and waiting for; to be on the alert for
to grow light; to become white; to turn grey (gray)
while surprised; suddenly
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
shout of abuse; jeers; boos
to fire (gun, arrow, questions, etc.); to shoot; to set free; to release; to emit (e.g. light); to give off (e.g. a scent)
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
all night long; all through the night
with a broad grin; smirking
morning glow; sunrise colors; sunrise colours
to make an onslaught (on); to close in (on)
to plan; to attempt; to plot; to conspire; to deceive; to trick
to freeze to; to be frozen to; to freeze in place; to be still
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
trend; tendency; movement; attitude
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
script; screenplay; scenario
to start writing; to begin (a book, letter, etc.)
to have a lot of influence (in); to have clout (with); to be influential; to have contacts (in)
leading figure; prominent figure; big name; star actor (of a troupe)
to be open (to traffic); to lead to; to flow (liquid, current); to pass; to be understood; to be comprehended; to be honored
dispatch; despatch; transmission; informing (e.g. of opinion); sharing (thoughts, etc.); telling
rumour; rumor; hearsay; report
to use somebody's (argument, attack) against them
playful; mischievous; joker; prankster; brown eyes
particle indicating that the speaker is trying to recall some information