to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
(not) a soul; (not) a single person
man-god; person enshrined as a god
ill-preparedness; insufficient preparation; lack of preparation
to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to feel pain
to pull into; to draw in; to bring in; to win over
golden and shiny; gaudy; gaudily decorated; brand spanking new; new and shiny
to kick into the air; to kick up; to kick from below
to have a showdown; to settle (e.g. a dispute)
to look for; to search for; to go on a spree (spending, reading, etc.); to binge; to fish
exponential growth; geometric progression
arrangements; plan; programme; program; preparations
children's game in which the aim is to occupy the other's home base; taking a place; securing a position
battle; fight; fighting; engagement; contest
specialized; specialised; boutique
no matter what; whatever you say; in the end
to this extent; to this degree; this much; this little
newcomer; new figure; new member; modern humans (from Cro-Magnon man onwards); Homo sapiens
pouring all one's efforts into a single issue (goal, etc.); focusing entirely on one objective; single-minded approach; concentrated all-out effort; targeted strike
to enclose (with); to surround (with); to turn (one's head, heel, etc.); to rotate; to think over; to consider
to determine whether something is right or wrong; to make something clear; to settle a matter
with a thud (of something heavy)
horizon (related to bodies of water)
historical; traditional; historic
official announcement; proclamation; issuance (of an order, ordinance, or warning)
unable to move; dead in the water; completely helpless
collar; lapel; neckband; nape of the neck; scruff of the neck
creakingly; squeakingly; tightly (squeezing, pressing, etc.); (drinking) in one go
(around the) neck; nape; collar (at the front of a coat, kimono, etc.); collar area
to stay calm; to keep cool
with a snap; (break) cleanly; (reject) sternly; flatly; smartly (e.g. of dressing up well)
cloudiness; cloudy weather; fog (on a mirror, glasses, etc.); cloud (e.g. in marble); gloom; dejection
male instincts; male frivolity
a wise man keeps away from danger
whereabouts; address; place of temporary residence
straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation