common occurrence; everyday occurrence; not an uncommon case; normal thing; everyday affair
to be separated; to be apart; to leave; to go away; to leave (a job, etc.); to quit
on the occasion of; circumstances; juncture
to fall down; to drop; to be omitted; to be missing; to decrease; to sink; to fail (e.g. exam or class)
absolutely normal; perfectly commonplace; taken for granted
to wait; to await; to look forward to; to depend on; to need
decisive moment; turning point; critical moment; win-or-bust situation
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
more; much more; step; rung; paragraph; passage
putting one's life on the line; giving everything one has got; acting out of desperation
thrust; charge; digging into (a matter); depth; straight man (of a comedy duo); quip; jab
(using) one's whole body; (putting in) all one's efforts; (exerting) all one's energies
whatever the case; under any circumstances
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
to receive; to get; to catch (e.g. a ball); to be struck by (wind, waves, sunlight, etc.); to sustain (damage); to incur (a loss); to undergo (e.g. surgery)
conviction; belief; confidence
right; correct; proper; righteous; just
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
there is no way that ...; easy; simple
at once; right away; promptly; on the spur of the moment
to betray; to turn traitor to; to double-cross
transcription (of a text, DNA, RNA, etc.); copying; transfer (printing); transcription; transliteration
magic; witchcraft; sorcery; spell
moment; instant; short amount of time
to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float
as (e.g. "do as one is told", "as we age we gain wisdom"); wherever (e.g. "wherever my fancy took me")
day after tomorrow; wrong (e.g. direction)
direction; orientation; bearing; course (e.g. of action)
to fly; to soar; to jump; to leap; to spatter; to scatter; to hurry
whirling; revolving; coiling around; winding around; working tirelessly; working hard
sidelong glance; short grain (paper)
to clasp; to grasp; to hold (the answer); to have (e.g. the solution); to seize (power); to hold (the reins)
pattern; design; body build; figure; essential qualities; character
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
wound; injury; chip; crack; flaw; defect
pleasant feeling; good vibes
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest
to beat; to gain a point; to upset
draw (in competition); tie game
victory or defeat; match; contest; game