perfect score; full marks; extremely; very; quite
very hungry; starving; fawning; bowing and scraping; giving in; being dented
in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely
wish; desire; hope; prospect; expectation; (one's) hopes
to be dispirited; to be dejected; to be disheartened; to lose heart
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
to hear a rumor; to get wind of
to call again; to call someone back
thigh; buttocks; arse; ass
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole
almost; roughly; approximately
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
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
ill-bred; vulgar; boorish
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
to act as one pleases; to throw one's weight around; to have everything one's own way
black; dark; blackish; suspicious; criminal; darkened and dirty; sooty
emotion; feeling; feelings; sentiment
to stimulate; to stir up; to arouse
nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
challenging; defiant; provocative; aggressive
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
high class; high grade; high rank; seniority
accessory (fashion); jewelry; accessory (audio, car, camera, etc.)
babysitting; babysitter; protecting; keeping; keeper
important; significant; precious; valuable; careful
connection; link; relationship
to work (for); to be employed (at); to serve (as); to act (as); to conduct a religious service
to stick through; to force through; to spread throughout; to thoroughly diffuse; to make a path between two points; to proceed in a logical manner; to let pass
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still