to give up on; to turn one's back (on); to abandon; to forsake; to dump (e.g. romantic partner)
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
fiercely; ferociously; furiously; resolutely
to be hot on a person's heels
deployment; disposition; posting; stationing
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
foolishness; silliness; stupidity; (arch.) I; (arch.) me
viewing as ...; seeing as ...; treating as ...; regarding as ...
to flicker; to quiver; to waver; to sway
a little tight; a little snug; a little strong; a little harsh
conference room; council room
completion; conclusion; perfect (tense, form, aspect)
anciently; formerly; old times; a long time ago
victory; triumph; conquest; success; win
firm promise; definite promise
transforming oneself; taking on another form; disguising oneself; artificial fly (for fishing)
saucepan; pot; stew; hot pot
to grow; to spring up; to sprout; to cut (teeth)
as a matter of fact; really; truly; entirely; completely; wholly
blood (in one's face, cheeks, etc.); colour; color; hot-bloodedness; hotheadedness; impulsive temperament
eye measurement; measure with eye
insipid; flat; dull; lifeless; listless
large building; building with a long roof; counter for buildings, apartments, etc.
to break the silence; to break one's silence
to raise one's voice; to shout
immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay
false accusation; pretext; picking a quarrel; committing oneself
pulpy; soppy; sloppy; untidy; in a disarray
as if ...; as if to say ...; as though ...
hostile relations; hostile relationship
capitulation; surrender; submission; yield
to undertake; to take on (task); to assure; to guarantee; to vouch (for)
able; capable; competent; talented; efficient
to negotiate (with someone about); to talk over (something with); to tackle someone (about); to throw on each other; to splash (water) on each other; to pour on each other
no chance of; no way that; certainly not; will never happen