to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
battle of wits; contest of wits
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
distant; remote; isolated
seeing through; fluoroscopy; roentgenoscopy; clairvoyance; seeing through (objects)
to be reflected; to harmonize with (harmonise); to come out (photo); to be projected; to be displayed (on a screen)
residence; estate; grounds; premises; mansion
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
(doing) as one pleases; to one's heart's content; letting (something) go unchecked; leaving uncontrolled; leaving (something) to take its own course
to peel off and fall; to flake away
to break; to be smashed; to split; to crack; to be divided (opinion, vote, etc.); to split (e.g. of a party); to come to light
banquet or reception hall
to stop walking; to pause
to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
first; firstly; first of all; Introduction; Preface
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
(just) making sure; just to be sure; just in case; for caution's sake
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
to carry in one's hand; to carry with one; to have on one's person; to take along (someone); to take (someone) with one; to be accompanied by
to stream; to flow (liquid, time, etc.); to be washed away; to be carried; to drift; to float (e.g. clouds); to sweep (e.g. rumour, fire)
point (of a sword, etc.); pointed verbal attack
to push out; to project; to stick out; to hand over (e.g. to the police)
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to be perturbed; to be agitated
just (now); quite (near); unintentionally; subconsciously
before one knows; before one becomes aware of; unnoticed; unawares
uncomfortable feeling; feeling out of place; sense of discomfort; malaise; physical unease
pretty; lovely; clean; clear; completely; entirely
literally; to the letter; literal
to get rid of; to erase; to dispel; to eradicate; to wipe away
to come down; to go down; to hang; to dangle; to move back; to step back; to deteriorate
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
to act timid (about doing); to show diffidence; to feel ashamed; to feel guilty
to reply; to respond; to answer; to talk back; to retort
four corners; four ordinal directions