by sheer strength; by brute force
to twist someone's arm and throw them to the ground; to hold (someone) down by twisting their arm; to wrestle (someone) to the floor; to force (someone) to yield (e.g. an argument); to make (someone) surrender
could result in (something undesirable); might end up (doing, happening); run the risk of
to tease; to make fun of; to poke fun at; to make a crack about; to chaff; to kid
in that case; (might not be what was expected or hoped for but) if that's the case
research; study; investigation
ridge (of roof); back of a sword; counter for buildings, apartments, etc.
treatment; reception; service; working conditions; salary; pay
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
to get (information) out of someone; to extract (information) from someone; to find out (through questioning); to begin listening (to)
to inquire (about); to enquire; to ask; to interrogate; to question intensely; to grill (someone about something)
night watch; night guard; night shift
corresponding to (in meaning, function, etc.); being equivalent to; appropriate; suitable; to be proportionate to; to be in keeping with
maintenance; preservation; improvement
compensation; reparation; price (of achieving a goal); cost; paying compensation on someone's behalf; compensation
plate (e.g. nameplate, license plate); plate (dish); (tectonic) plate; (home) plate; pitcher's mound; plate; plate
real intention; true motive; true meaning
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
honour; honor; glory; privilege
beforehand; in advance; ahead of time; previously
to see (a doctor, etc.); to consult (someone)
confident; assured; self-assured; bullish
to be excited; to be elated
to be constricted; to tighten (in the middle); to narrow
long, slender and well-proportioned; smooth, continuous (movement)
beauty of slender female legs
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
to let an opportunity slip
to roll in; to tumble into; to visit (esp. to stay overnight as an unwanted guest); to fall in one's way; to fall into one's lap
process; course; mechanism
unconditionally; as a rule
to give (an example); to list; to summon up (e.g. all of one's energy); to gather; to arrest (a criminal); to capture; to nominate (e.g. for a position)
to spring at; to leap upon; to swoop down on; to throw oneself upon (e.g. an enemy)
laws of nature; physical laws; physics
iron (Fe); steel; iron (will, discipline, lady, etc.); railway; railway enthusiast
to appease one's thirst; to wet one's whistle
limbs; arms and legs; body