to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
leaving everything up to someone else
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
diligently; seriously; perfectly; properly; sufficiently; satisfactorily
stone; jewel; precious stone; flint (in a lighter); stone (in go); stone (in the bladder, kidney etc.); calculus
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
yes; yeah; hum; hmmm; oof
particularly; especially; in particular; expressly
mostly; nearly; practically; well-nigh; almost invariably; all but
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
understood; I see; OK; present; here
ascent; uphill; upward slope; (gradual) upturn; increase
downhill; downward slope; descent; decline; waning; ebb
to sprain; to twist; to dampen (enthusiasm); to discourage; to dishearten
flat; even; level; plain (speech, etc.); simple
mark (for quick identification or recognition); sign; landmark; guide; (arch.) trademark
detailed; full; minute; knowing very well; knowledgeable (about); well-acquainted (with)
to be seen; to be in sight; to look; to seem; to come
boo! (sound used to scare someone); ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation); ulp (consternation)
now; the present time; just now; another; more
next (to); adjoining; adjacent; house next door; neighbouring house; next-door neighbour
to be aware of; to know; to notice; to feel; to understand; to comprehend; to remember
how; in what way; by what means
to take out; to get out; to put out; to reveal; to submit (e.g. thesis); to turn in; to publish
voice; singing (of a bird); chirping (of an insect); voice; opinion (as expressed in words); sound; sense (of something's arrival)
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
look!; look out!; hey!; look at me!; there you are!
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
opposite side; other side; over there; that way; the other party; the other person
to turn toward; to look (up, down, etc.); to face (e.g. east) (of a building, window, etc.); to look out on; to point (of an arrow, compass needle, etc.); to be suited to
this sort of; this kind of; like this; such
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
big mouth; mouth opened wide; boastful speech; tall talk; large amount; large quantity
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
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
some nerve (as in 'you must have some nerve to ...')