to board; to embark on; to get into (a car); to march into; to enter
to get away without consequences; to get off scot-free
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
out of one's league; facing a too tough opponent; outclassed
old tale; folk tale; legend; reminiscence
thief; robber; burglar; bandit
to lock up; to shut up; to imprison
older brother; elder brother
to be found; to be discovered
pity; sorrow; pitiable; pitiful; alack; alas
to kill; to slay; to suppress; to block; to suppress (a voice, feelings, etc.); to hold back
strangely; oddly; miraculously; mysteriously
although I say; although one might say; although called
being outnumbered (e.g. in a military context)
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
group; crowd; flock; herd; bevy; school
extermination; expulsion; destruction
desperate situation with no escape; being driven into a corner; being cornered; last extremity
(in) dire straits; (in a) serious bind; (in a) big pinch
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how
complaint; grumbling; objection; phrase; words; expression
it was very good of you to come; glad to see you
to scatter away; to vanish
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony
to sell (well); to be well known; to be popular; to be famous
top; top position; senior management; senior bureaucrat
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
to branch; to fork; to separate; to split; to disperse; to scatter
sneakily; secretly; stealthily; on the sly
to hide; to be hidden; to conceal oneself; to disappear
exposed; scanty; bare; public; open
without change; as is; just like; extremely similar; immediately; just after
to present; to submit; to tender; to hold out
union; unity; bundling; binding; (arch.) putting on (clothes, armour, etc.)
before one's eyes; in front of one; under one's nose; immediate; imminent; around the corner
timidly; nervously; hesitantly; trembling (with fear)
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
useless member of society; hopeless case; failure