speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
to watch for an unguarded moment
standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against
range (of a rifle, missile, etc.)
to wait for an opportunity
vigilantly (watching for an opportunity); eagerly; with an eagle eye
gap; opening; break; interval; unguarded moment; carelessness
mischief; prank; mischievous; naughty; pastime; hobby
white flag; truce flag; surrender flag
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
to get angry; to lose one's temper
to pay attention; to be watchful
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding (a runner) on base
have to (do, be); must (do, be); is indispensable; is absolutely necessary
judgment; judgement; divination; judgement
pixie (mythical creatures from Cornish folklore)
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
oh; oh my; oh dear; well, ...; er ...; why, ...
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
(giving) instruction (esp. in the secrets of an art, discipline, etc.); initiation; teaching; passing on; imparting
to draw close to; to edge up to; to snuggle up to; to nestle close to; to cuddle with; to draw closer to
to master (a skill); proprietor; manager; leader; chief; master (of arts, science, etc.); master (recording)
essential; substantial; substantive; intrinsic
killing; destruction of life; cruel; heartless; callous
to cry and beg for mercy; to apologize in tears
complete change; about-face
to correct; to rectify; to reform; to straighten (one's posture, collar, etc.); to adjust
to have sparkling eyes; to have shining eyes; to have a gleam in one's eyes
large; big; older; senior; final; ultimate
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
crowd of people; great number of people; in great numbers
to swell; to rise; to bulge; to rouse; to get excited
merrymaking; high jinks; drunken revelry; spree
cheers; bottoms-up; toast; drink (in honor or celebration of someone or something); drinking one's glass dry
crescent moon; young moon
glass (drinking vessel); glass (material); glasses (eyewear)
contents; interior; substance; content; (sword) blade
to drink up; to drink to the last drop; to drink (a glass) dry; to drain (one's glass); to empty; to down (a drink)
it doesn't matter what; anything is fine