to take a step backward; to step back (i.e. to re-think something); to distance oneself (from); to behave humbly; to budge (a little); to make one concession
to be frank with you; to tell you the truth; I'm going to lay my cards on the table
stern; grave; austere; strict (e.g. security); severe; firm
to chide; to rebuke; to reprove
to excel at; to be proficient at; to grow old; to ripen; to rise high (e.g. the sun)
what one desires; what one hopes for; suits me well; could ask for nothing better; bring it on
fellow traveler; fellow traveller; travelling companion; taking someone along unwillingly (e.g. in death); forcing to take part
to stand in the way; to bar someone's way; to block the way
curse; spell; malediction
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
to not take seriously; to take lightly
resentment; indignation; anger
to step into (e.g. someone else's territory); to break into; to raid; to come to grips with; to get to the core of
congeniality; satisfaction; gratification
not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...
sense of caution; wariness
sense of anticipation; feeling of expectation; feeling of hope
to follow with one's gaze; to follow with the eyes
mark; target; object; subject; point (e.g. of argument)
to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout
to be of benefit; to be useful; to be good for you
to serve; to work for; to attend
opinion; point of view; visual point
bare rock; rock surface; rock face
to compete with; to argue with; to quarrel
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement; enhancement; solidification
spare time; free time; leisure time
status; position; method; way; rule; regulation
present point (i.e. in history); at the present time
blockade; lockdown; sealing off (an area); freezing (funds)
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
to get worked up; to be eager (enthusiastic); to rouse oneself
one's heart; one's feelings; one's inner thoughts; one's mind
father; dad; papa; pa; pop; daddy
self-destruction; ruining oneself; natural decay; perishing naturally
to push on; to plunge forward; to push one's way to