to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
doesn't amount to doing (something); not significant enough to require (something); unnecessary
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
slow; time-consuming; late (in the day); towards the end (of the day or night); later (than expected or usual); late
to fly through the air; to hurtle through the air; to strike at something and miss; to fan the air
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
to take good care of; to treasure; to value; to hold dear; to prize; to cherish
to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
above; up; top; summit; surface; before; previous
to expose; to disclose; to lay bare; to confess
how dare ...; how could ...
that's not a nice thing to say; that's not a nice way of putting it; there was no need to say that
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
true character; true form; true colors (colours); consciousness; one's senses
to pass (the night); to spend; to reveal; to divulge; to prove; to verify
to quiet; to calm down; to compose oneself; to settle down
to collect oneself; to cool off; to recover oneself
sermon; preaching; remonstration; scolding; lecturing
not caring; not giving a damn
offensive (movement); aggression
one side; one party; counterpart; one of a pair; fellow; mate
to bring down (an animal, opponent, etc.); to kill; to shoot dead; to shoot down
to turn one's hand to; to reach out one's hand; to get involved in; to make a move on; to strike; to beat
moderate (degree); proper (amount); temperate; suitable
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
to gulp down; to swallow deeply; to understand; to take in; to engulf; to swallow up
infinity; infinitude; eternity; infinite; limitless
snap (e.g. of the wrist in baseball); snapshot (esp. of people); snap fastener; press stud
to recite; to chant; to cry; to yell; to advocate; to advance
to pass; to pass on; to give (something) a miss; to cut it out; to knock off (for the day); to let the matter drop
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
when; at what time; how soon; normal times; ordinary days
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
it serves you (him) right; it's what you (he) deserves
finishing blow; coup de grâce
fragment; one of the group or party