to keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent; to check; to hinder; to obstruct
to stand watch; to stand guard; to look out; to open (one's eyes) wide
to say to each other; to exchange (jokes, comments, etc.); to quarrel; to dispute
to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
to spring; to jump up; to fly up; to skip
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
by all rights; legally speaking; properly speaking
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
to throw down; to bring down; to kill; to defeat; to overthrow; to trip up
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
all; everything; entirety; absolutely (not); (not) at all; (none) whatsoever
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
each (person); individually; one by one; one at a time; in turn
forming a circle; circular formation (orig. in battle); huddle; ring
to narrow; to reduce; to contract
threat; intimidation; menace
to go through a bitter experience; to get into trouble; to get hurt; to feel pain
to be kind to; to treat kindly
sale; selling; selling point; gimmick; seller; vendor
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
to mix; to stir; to blend
judgment; judgement; divination; judgement
(confronting a problem, etc.) head-on; directly; outright; (lit.) from the front
stubble; unshaven face; beard one has because one is too lazy to shave; 5-o'clock shadow
nailing on; nailing down; being stationary; being rooted to the spot; (price) pegging
to fold (one's) arms; to stand by and do nothing; to look on passively
small build; small stature; petite; small pattern
button (clothing); push-button
another; one more; not quite; not very good; lacking
sleazy; vulgar; low-life; shabby
one more; another; the other; not quite; not very good
to twist; to wrench; to puzzle over; to defeat easily
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
(direct) hit; hitting the mark
without looking aside; looking neither right nor left; wholeheartedly; single-mindedly
to hear; to catch (the sound of something); to hear about (rumour, etc.); to overhear; to get used to hearing