to curry favour (with); to play up (to); to cozy up (to); to butter up
to try to ...; to be about to do ...; to decide to ...; to take as; to treat as; to use for; to suppose that (such) is the case
the expectation is that ...; the reason is that ...; the fact is that ...; the explanation is that ...; it is that ...
son of a bitch; piece of shit
to leave (a matter, decision, etc. to someone); to entrust (to someone); to leave (to chance, one's imagination, etc.); to let (take its own course); to use (money, strength, spare time, etc.) to the full; to use freely
fingers; fingertips; underling; stooge; tool
to attack; to assail; to succeed (someone in a post, role, etc.); to make a sudden visit
next (e.g. "next April"); forthcoming; coming; to come; to arrive; to be due to
severely beaten up; repeatedly punched and kicked; thoroughly defeated; attacked relentlessly (with words); fiercely criticised; bombarded with verbal abuse
to do for (someone); to take in; to deceive; to hoodwink
I'm sorry; my apologies; excuse me; pardon me
lie; fib; mistake; error; unwise move; bad decision
thank you (for your hard work); good work; see you; goodbye; goodnight
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
knock; knocking; fungo hitting; hitting balls for fielding practice; tap; click (e.g. of a retractable pen or mechanical pencil)
to forget; to leave carelessly; to be forgetful of; to forget about; to forget (an article)
to approach; to draw near; to get close; to get acquainted with; to get closer to; to get to know
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
excuse me; pardon me; I'm sorry; thank you; you shouldn't have; it's too much
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
to stand (up); to rise; to stand (in a position; of a person, tree, building, etc.); to be situated (in, on); to be (in difficulties, the lead, etc.); to put oneself (in a position or situation); to leave (to do something)
because; as; since; because of that; therefore; accordingly
to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
state of affairs; situation; conditions; circumstances
floor; dance floor; sales floor; floor (of a building); storey
to make one's rounds; to patrol
while; even though; despite
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
to chip (off); to shave off; to sharpen; to dampen (one's enthusiasm, interest, etc.); to reduce
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
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
calm; composed; cool; quiet
please; if you would; somehow or other; one way or another; whether (or not); if
duty; function; office; mission; task; role
murder; killing; murderer
to kill; to slay; to suppress; to block; to suppress (a voice, feelings, etc.); to hold back
natural; reasonable; obvious; usual; common; ordinary
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; or, how should I put it,...; I mean
trivial; not amounting to much; not enough to cause a problem; not as much as expected
end of war; cessation of hostilities