this very day; today is the day (that ...); today for sure
superior; first-class; excellent; (that's) just fine!; bring it on!
leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving unattended; neglecting; abandoning
main cause; primary factor
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
to turn away; to face away; to ignore; to be uncooperative; to be unconciliatory
soul; spirit; departed soul; ghost
to show respect for; to revere; to honour; to honor; to worship; to hold in esteem
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
as before; as ever; as it was originally
ordinary clothes (i.e. non-uniform); plain clothes; civilian clothes; plainclothes police officer
apron; apron (airport); apron (stage)
unsigned; without a signature
awkward; uncomfortable; embarrassing
to start the debate; to get the ball rolling; to fire the first shot; to start a conversation
to correct; to touch up; to smarten up; to put one's hand in (e.g. pocket)
to herd; to drive; to corner; to force someone into doing; to go hard; to push yourself
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
piece (scrap, bit, strip) of paper
letter (of an alphabet); character; writing
what would (you) do?; what to do about it
to devise; to arrange; to plan; to plot
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
temple; shrine; hall; company; (arch.) front room
pursuer; pursuing party; posse; (arch.) tailwind; (arch.) favorable wind; (arch.) fair wind
to shake off; to shake free from; to swing completely (bat, club, etc.); to take a full swing; to break off from (pursuer); to pull away
fierce (fight, competition, etc.); severe; hot; hard; bitter; keen
hard fight; close game; struggle; tight contest
request; favor; favour; reliance; dependence; trust
to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by
palm (of one's hand); skill; (in one's) grip; (under one's) control; one's (concealed) intentions; one's cards
rival; opponent; revenge; (arch.) spouse
cold; chilly; cold (attitude, stare, etc.); frigid; composed; cool
secret art; secret technique; mysteries (of an art)
opportunity; occasion; (arch.) order; (arch.) sequence; (arch.) successor
to twist; to wrench; to twist (a body part); to bend; to strangle (to death); to wring (an animal's neck); to defeat easily