grand; far-reaching; ambitious
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
rivet; tack; thumbtack; drawing-pin; hobnail
to nail; to knock; to bang (e.g. one's head); to throw (e.g. a rock); to fling
man (esp. one who is well-respected); samurai; person (in a certain profession, esp. licensed); member
(fictional) fusion of human and animal; therianthrope; furry; human beast
to walk in on; to tread upon
tight turn; adaptability; flexibility; maneuverability
to get in someone's pocket; to help oneself to someone's wallet; to curry favour (favor); to butter up; to get in close to one's opponent
to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch
to drive in (e.g. nail, stake); to hammer in; to hit (a ball, etc.); to drive; to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles); to input (data)
orbit; trajectory; railroad track; (right) track; proper course
herculean strength; mountain carrier-guide
sightseeing; watching; viewing; sightseer; watcher; spectator
fingertip; finger; toe tip; toe
regretful; sorrowful; bitter; contrition
to churn up; to strike up; to throw up; to tip up; to flip up
ferrule (of a cane, umbrella, etc.); butt end (of a lance, pike, etc.); hard tip (of a mushroom stem)
bubble; foam; froth; head on beer
to rush over; to run up to
to bite at; to snap at; to nibble; to get one's teeth into (metaphorically); to get to grips with; to really get into
large hole; big deficit; heavy losses; long-shot win (in horse racing, etc.); big winnings (on a long shot)
right under; directly below
to leave (a scene); to step away
moving (location, with the times, etc.); change; metastasis; spread; transition (e.g. phase transition); transfer (of learning)
education; schooling; training; culture; cultivation; education
to change; to alter; to reform; to correct; to examine; to check
noise (usu. unpleasant); interference (e.g. radio); static; gossip; irresponsible criticism
plan; project; attempt; plot; scheme; undertaking
collapse; crumbling; breaking down; (radioactive) decay; disintegration
sound of footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
thunderous roar; roaring sound
mouse; rat; dark gray; dark grey; slate (color, colour)