going up in flames; destruction by fire (esp. of a large building); stirring up a storm of criticism online (of an article, tweet, statement, etc.); becoming the target of an Internet pitchfork mob
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
practice; practising; experience
called; named; as many as; as much as; all ...; every single ...
resistance (e.g. to antibiotics); tolerance (e.g. drug tolerance)
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
super-sweet; sickly-sweet; overly kind; overly soft (on someone)
to understand; to be convinced; to be satisfied
to take a long hard look at; to look (someone) full in the face
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
by means of; due to; because of; according to
amorous; sexy; voluptuous; erotic
everything; anything; nothing
to keep up (appearances); to smooth over (an error, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
blushing; getting red in the face; embarrassment
main cause; primary factor
calm; composed; cool; quiet
machine; mechanism; instrument; appliance; apparatus
briskly; quickly; promptly
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
amiability; friendliness; fondness (of someone); affection; compliments; civilities
stimulating; exciting; provocative
to watch over; to watch attentively
guardian; protector; patron; parent
remnant; residue; remaining; left-over
battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict
to look out on; to overlook; to face (a situation, crisis, etc.); to meet (e.g. death); to deal with (an issue); to attend (e.g. a function)
rich (taste); full-bodied (flavour, flavor); mellow; laid-back (lifestyle); relaxed; comfortable
as soon as...; just after...; immediately after...; hurriedly; in haste; quickly
mobile telephone; cellular telephone
and; thereupon; because of that
way of speaking; intimation
breath; breathing; tone; mood
and then; and so; and; so then
gallant; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; severe; biting
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
brave warrior; hero; brave man