to say a word; to say something; to speak briefly; to give a quick holler; to let (someone) know
defense; defence; fielding
important matter; matter of great importance; serious affair; major incident; emergency
masterpiece; masterwork; crowning work; one's magnum opus; work of the highest quality
inferiority (e.g. numerical); inferior position; disadvantage; unfavorable situation; unfavourable situation
likely loss; probable defeat
loud laughter; roaring with laughter
to roll in; to tumble into; to visit (esp. to stay overnight as an unwanted guest); to fall in one's way; to fall into one's lap
to be anxious (about); to be concerned (about); to think out (e.g. a plan); to work out; to investigate
grazing; skimming; almost touching; barely; just; narrowly
one's every action; every single move; slight effort; least trouble; small amount of work
unable to take one's eyes off of something; having to keep a watchful eye on
to cross the line; to go too far
the country; countryside; outskirts; suburbs; presence; being in attendance
to thrust away; to send flying
candid advice; frank advice; honest opinion; exhortation; harsh but honest advice
stupor; stupefaction; trance; (being) dumbfounded
distance (of a ski jump, baseball hit, etc.); carry (of a golf ball); flight (of an arrow)
to require the care of others; to need to be looked after; to be troublesome; to be a nuisance; to be a handful
outrageous; preposterous; most improper; most unreasonable; inexcusable; unpardonable
long and large; tall and large; grand; huge
beat; palpitation; pulsation; throbbing
hostile relations; hostile relationship
prompt decision; immediate decision; on-the-spot decision; summary judgment; summary judgement
defense; defence; protecting; preventing
to settle (a problem); to put an end to (a dispute); to be disposed of; to be settled; to come to an end
to fall into (someone's) hands; to fall under someone's control; to become someone's property (e.g. of an object)
imposition (i.e. of rules, of a decision); compulsion
leg strength; walking ability; running ability
subconsciousness; the subconscious
tattoo (esp. a traditional Japanese one); tattooing
staring (e.g. eyes); goggling; glaring
description; expression (in words); qualification (e.g. of a noun with an adjective); form; figure; appearance
being able to do as one pleases; doing at will; pothook
to scatter; to sprinkle; to spray; to lavish (money, charm, etc.)
broken; interrupted; disconnected; intermittent; fragmentary; discontinuous
to approach (one's) death; to face (one's) death
to coat a surface with something that adheres strongly when hardened (i.e. grout, plaster, lacquer); to cover up (e.g. truth); to varnish (e.g. with lies, rumors)
check of someone's ability; test of someone's ability
joke; playfulness; kidding around