to make an enemy (of); to antagonize
does not seem; unlikely; improbable
to hold out (e.g. against an attack); to hang on; to withstand; to endure; to last
calmly; quietly; gently; be quiet!
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
ordinary; sensible; commonplace
with a bump; with a clunk; yelp (e.g. of a fox); bark; howl
moderate; reserved; conservative; humble; mild-mannered; self-effacing
person; character; one's character; one's personality; able person; talented person
postponement; deferment; extension (of time)
hanky-panky; juggling; cheating; deception; smoke and mirrors
luggage; baggage; burden; payload (of a packet, cell, etc.)
headlock (wrestling move)
(time of) emergency; (in) event of emergency; (in) case of emergency
not necessarily; not entirely; not altogether
hectic; topsy-turvy; chaotic
out of necessity; with no other option; perforce; unavoidably; reluctantly; unwillingly
to invite in; to show someone in
princess; spoiled girl; hothouse flower; glue
reeking of blood; stinking of blood; bloody (battle, crime, etc.)
honesty; integrity; purity and unselfishness
to set foot into; to enter; to step inside; to cross the threshold
out-of-place; inappropriate; sticking out like a sore thumb
to hang; to droop; to give (e.g. lesson, instruction, scolding) (to someone of lower status); to confer; to drip; to ooze; to leave behind (at death)
one person; another name; nickname; alias
to move (house); to change residence
to badger; to pester; to beg
to arrange beforehand; to make a sign to each other; to conspire
being overheard; being leaked (e.g. secrets); going in one ear and out the other
inspection; study by observation; field trip; sitting out (e.g. PE class)
moment by moment; hour by hour
strict; close; precise; scrupulous
outsider; someone outside of a group
to blame; to reproach; to question (a suspect); to challenge; to aggravate (an injury); to be aggravated
to look downwards; to lower one's eyes
to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
to greet; to call out (to); to invite; to get in touch (with); to cheer (on); to give vocal support (to)