to be onto a good thing; to make money without working; to line one's pockets
just before; just prior to; right in front of; just in front of
(physical) form; shape; visage; (facial) features; form (as opposed to substance); manner (of action); (resultant) state
(suffering) damage; injury; harm
occupation; taking and maintaining exclusive control (of a location)
fierce battle; hard-fought battle; hot contest; severe fight
to strain (e.g. one's nerves); to be on edge; to be tense (of an atmosphere); to cover completely (e.g. with tiles, ice, etc.); to spread over; to become covered (in)
by myself; in person; by oneself
to draw a line (between); to make a clear distinction (between); to settle (a matter) once and for all; to bring to an end; to take responsibility (for)
last night; the previous night; night before (Christmas, etc.); eve (of festival, major event, etc.)
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
to press down; to hold down; to pin down; to suppress (feelings, disorder, opposition, etc.); to repress
by sheer strength; by brute force
to put an end to something; to get something over with; to quit something one has been engaged in too long or to an excessive degree
forcibly; by force; against one's will
thought; imagination; mind; desire; wish; love
attack; offence; top (dominant partner of a homosexual relationship); barrage (of); flood (of)
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)