many; numerous; various; large number of
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
exceedingly; extremely; decisively
to take the lead; to lead a group; to be in the vanguard
henchman; follower; (arch.) adopted child
for heaven's sake (Pete's, mercy's, etc.); for pity's sake; oh stop; lay off
beginning; outset; first; onset
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
snatching; stealing; seizure; usurpation
dull (e.g. of movement or reaction); sluggish
to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
dangerous; risky; in danger; in jeopardy; uncertain; unreliable
astonishing; amazing; surprising; wonderful
hey there; I say; see here
stupid; foolish; idiotic; fool; idiot; blockhead
to use up; to exhaust; to wear out
full of (e.g. mistakes); riddled with; covered all over with (blood, mud, etc.)
barrier; checkpoint; gateway; hurdle; obstacle; trial
that kind of; of the sort; of the kind; such
bargaining; haggling; tactics; strategy
(not) in any way; in no way; at all; terribly; awfully; hopelessly
treasure chest; strongbox
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
key; lock; key (to a problem); clue
to open; to undo; to bloom; to unfold; to open (for business, e.g. in the morning); to be wide (gap, etc.); to widen
full up; to have had enough of something (both good and bad nuance)
oneself (itself, etc.); I; me; you; by oneself (itself, etc.); interjection expressing anger or chagrin
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)
lukewarm; tepid; lenient; (arch.) slow; (arch.) stupid
new; neo-; newness; novelty; Gregorian calendar; Xin dynasty (China, 9-23 CE)
letter (of alphabet); character; writing
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
developing new ideas based on study of the past; learning from the past
opening (a new store, golf course, runway, etc.); open; frank; open (car, collar, tournament, etc.)
wrong; not good; hopeless; past hope; must not do
cunning deed; sly trick; foul play; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat
sultry; sweltering; stuffy; uncomfortably hot-looking (clothing, etc.); stuffy-looking