to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
to act violently; to rage; to struggle; to be riotous
to run past from behind; to run through (e.g. gate, one's mind)
to cross; to go across; to go through; to cut across
rustling; refreshing; clearly
probability; likelihood; chances
right in the midst of; right at the height of
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
with a whack; with a thump; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; vacantly; blankly
rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)
occasionally; once in a while; seldom; casually; unexpectedly; accidentally
twosome; duo; pair (of criminals)
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so
totally willing; fully motivated
uncle; old man; mister; manybar goatfish (Parupeneus multifasciatus)
rescue; extricate; reclaim; deliverance
to fall in love (with); to love
vigorous; cheerful; assertive
enemy territory; hostile place
to board; to embark on; to get into (a car); to march into; to enter
stinking; smelly; suspicious; fishy; clumsy; unskilled
slip; omission; upshot; denouement; punch line (of a joke)
magnificent; grand; fair; square; grandly; boldly
being stuck between a rock and a hard place; being in a dilemma; being torn between conflicting demands
elevator; lift; elevator (aviation)
serious wound; serious injury
to dispel; to clear away; to accomplish a goal; (arch.) to make it sunny; (arch.) to make clouds disappear
discovery; detection; finding
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
insect; bug; worm; roundworm; one's emotions; one's feelings; nervousness
whereabouts; address; place of temporary residence
rapidly (e.g. progress, moving forward); growing visibly; quickly; steadily; by leaps and bounds
reservation; appointment; contract; subscription; programming (e.g. a device); setting (e.g. a timer)
what do you want?; can I help you?