to escape (disaster, death, etc.); to be saved from; to be rescued from; to avoid (e.g. punishment); to evade (e.g. responsibility); to avert
running away; escaping on foot
the place for; the time for; the level of
monster; monstrosity; giant; influential figure; monsterlike; over-demanding
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
elimination; erasure; clearing; elimination (of variables)
honorific affix; honorific prefix
thereupon; shortly thereafter
to roll up; to enfold; to swallow up; to involve; to drag into
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
to snatch away; to dispossess; to steal
to return to normal; to revert to the starting point; to go back to how it was
as before; as ever; as it was originally
acting rashly; running wildly; runaway (process); reckless baserunning
to finger; to touch; to make changes to; to tinker with; to dabble in; to do as a hobby
black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator
pleasant; agreeable; comfortable; refreshing
dog lover; person who loves dogs
chance; start; cue; excuse; motive; impetus
to negotiate (with someone about); to talk over (something with); to tackle someone (about); to throw on each other; to splash (water) on each other; to pour on each other
to often be the case; to occur frequently; to be common; to be popular
with ... as a start; taking advantage of; inspired by
to keep (a pet or other animal); to have; to own; to raise; to rear; to feed
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
training; drill; practice; discipline
sublime; noble; high-minded
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
insight; discernment; perception; perspicacity; acumen
to surpass; to outstrip; to excel
naughty; mischievous; rascal; naughty kid
slowly; tardily; complaining; grumbling; unsettled (e.g. weather); loose
although; though; despite the fact that ...
good fortune; happiness; blessing; good luck
suffix appended to somebody else's family members
quick-witted; quick to understand
this (very thing); this precisely
sample; specimen; pattern; model; example
guidance; leadership; leading the way
one more time; once more; once again