very; much; greatly; a lot of
fervour; fervor; vigour; vigor; ardour; ardor
to spoil someone's start; to kill someone's enthusiasm; to take the wind out of someone's sails
to be clear (of a sight, sound, colour, etc.); to be bright; to be clear-headed; to be alert; to look upbeat; to be perky; to master (a skill)
to rank next to; to come after
axle; pivot; center (of power, activity); central point; the Axis (WWII alliance)
high-spirited; cheerful; assertive; vigorous
big talk; boasting; bragging
to vomit; to throw up; to emit; to send forth; to give (an opinion); to make (a comment)
spirit; drive; vigour; ambition; aspiration
setting on fire; setting afire
to be flabbergasted; to be amazed; to be astounded; to be stunned
to stop (an activity); to cease; to discontinue; to cancel; to abandon; to give up
peace terms; conditions of peace
to satisfy oneself (by doing); to find relief (in doing)
declaration; proclamation; announcement
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
to be shut; to close; to be firm (of a body, face, etc.); to be well-knit; to be locked; to tighten
management; dealing with; course of events; circumstances; end result (usu. bad); outcome
round-up (e.g. of criminals); wholesale arrest; catching the whole herd with one throw
to throw a punch at; to swing at; to strike out at; to raise a hand against
to slam into; to crash into; to run into; to face (trouble, difficulties, etc.); to confront
exhaustion; consumption; using up; dissipation; waste
to stab each other; to sacrifice oneself in order to harm someone else
to pull in (fish); to land
to succeed; to bear fruit
in front of one's eyes; just nearby; within a stone's throw
perception; intuition; the sixth sense
hitting the target; striking home; proving to be right; coming true; being on the mark
to be caught in a trap (snare, etc.); to fall for (a trick, ambush, etc.)
exposure; laying bare; baring (e.g. skin); (photographic) exposure
(animal) feed; fodder; pet food; bait; lure; enticement
decisive battle; deciding match; play-off
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite