to miss; to overlook; to let pass (a matter); to overlook (e.g. a wrongdoing); to pass up (e.g. an opportunity); to let (a good ball) go by
to hesitate to; to waver; to be hesitant about
in any case; regardless; either way; since it makes no difference anyway (you might as well ...); since it won't change the outcome; if you are doing it regardless
to side with (someone); to support (someone)
looking away; looking aside; outsider's perspective; observer's view
a long time (since the last time); first in a long time; it's been a long time; long time no see
particularly; especially; in particular; expressly
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
hard fight; close game; struggle; tight contest
calm and collected; with composure; having enough and to spare
to be surprised; to be taken aback; to be amazed; to be frightened; to be startled; to be alarmed
vacantly; blankly; openmouthed; with one's mouth wide-open; with a whack; with a thump
captain; commander; commanding officer; leader
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
serious; earnest; sober; honest; sincere
to tell (a story); to give an account of (an event, experience, etc.); to relate; to tell of; to show; to indicate
major company; big company; front castle gate; force attacking the front of a castle
to put in; to let in; to admit; to accept; to accept; to comply; to include
society; the world; the times
rumour; rumor; report; hearsay; gossip; common talk
to die out; to peter out; to become extinct; to cease; to be stopped; to be discontinued
strange; odd; peculiar; weird; bizarre; unusual
death rate; mortality rate
my goodness!; good lord!; holy cow!
the law of the jungle; the strong prey on the weak; the weak become the victim of the strong
treachery; betrayal; perfidy
to fill; to become full (of); to wax (of the moon); to rise (of the tide); to flow; to expire (of a period of time)
illusion; hallucination; misapprehension; misconception; misunderstanding
murder; homicide; manslaughter
coercion; extortion; compulsion; force
coincidence; chance; by chance; unexpectedly; contingency
virtuous mind; good intentions; good will; positive mindset; bona fides; good faith
is not ... either; is (neither ...) nor ...; nor is it ...; does not ... either; (neither ...) nor ...; does not even ...
to need; to call for; to require
measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion
to take (by force); to take away; to snatch; to absorb (one's attention); to fascinate; to captivate
such; like that; that sort of
style; way; shape; dress; attire; clothing