(not) necessarily; (not) entirely; (not) altogether
someone (something) not to be trifled with
to hold on to something (secret, lead in a race, etc.)
maximum preference; maximum priority; priority handling
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
event; affair; incident; case; plot; trouble
ringleader; main culprit; main cause; source
actual existence; real existence; existing in real life
to fall ill; to be taken ill
whim; caprice; fancy; capricious; fickle; whimsical
sorcerer; genie; human with supernatural powers
suddenly (e.g. falling, weakening, etc.); sharply; with a jerk
to sigh; to breathe a sigh
to learn by experience; to learn one's lesson; to learn the hard way; to be discouraged (by); to have enough (of); to be disgusted (with)
first year of high school; first-year high school student
flash (of light); glint; schiller
to set aside; to keep in reserve; to hold on to
junk; rubbish; trash; garbage; odds and ends
drawer; withdrawal (of money from an account); variety of knowledge and experience useful for handling things impromptu
journey; trip; travels; during the journey; on the way; while travelling
bloodthirsty killer; cold-blooded murderer; homicidal maniac
abhorrent; abominable; detestable; ominous; inauspicious; unlucky
ordinary; common; commonplace; mediocre; unremarkable; undistinguished
tranquil; calm; restful; peaceful; quiet
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
place for storing things; container; compartment; closet; pocket
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
mysterious; bewitching; alluring; enticing; enchanting
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
weekend carpentry; do-it-yourself; DIY; weekend carpenter; do-it-yourselfer
hammer; hopeless swimmer; person who can't swim; someone who sinks like a stone
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)
to become numb; to go to sleep (e.g. a limb); to get an electric shock; to tingle (from an electric shock); to be excited; to be titillated
wound; injury; chip; crack; flaw; defect
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; I don't get it; I'm confused; I'm lost
to be suspicious of; to be doubtful of; to be dubious of
to feel anxious; to feel nervous; fluttering down; trickling down (e.g. tears); hanging untidily (of hair); straggling
fragment; broken piece; splinter; chip; shard