to rebound; to recoil; to splash; to have a repercussion; to have a reciprocal effect
Why?; Why not?; What for?; What's wrong?
theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse
if I'm forced to say something; if anything; if I must say; if I must choose
to be much obliged (to someone); to receive favor (favour); to be indebted; to be grateful
at first; in the beginning; originally
number of (large) animals
joint together; opposite; facing
victory stand; winners' podium
even though; despite; when
sense of duty; sense of purpose; vocation
to float in the air; to be unfinished; to be unsettled; to be undecided
head (of a household, etc.); leader; owner; proprietor; subject (of a rumour, etc.); doer (of a deed); guardian spirit (e.g. long-resident beast, usu. with mystical powers)
to be found; to be discovered
rest; break; recess; intermission
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
hah (derisively); pooh; pfft (of something disappearing); poof; huff; puff
(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around
to get tired of; to lose interest in; to be fed up with; to have enough
to change places; to relieve one another; to replace someone
to pant; to gasp; to be short of breath; to be excited
soliloquy; monologue; speaking to oneself
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
hanky-panky; juggling; cheating; deception; smoke and mirrors
rough; wild; violent; immoderate; extravagant; reckless
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
to run (of liquid); to spread; to blur; to blot; to ooze; to well up (of tears, etc.)
with trouble; at great pains; rare; valuable; kind; generous
finishing (a race); running the whole distance; reaching the goal; staying the course
to say something is all right; to give the all-clear (e.g. to do something)
to grimace; to make a wry face
absolutely; unconditionally; never (with neg. verb)
to reduce (one's) speed; to slow down (driving, cycling, etc.)
to irritate one; to get on one's nerves
belonging to (a group, organization, etc.); affiliation (with); being attached to; being under the control of
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
class (of students); group (of people); party; lot; bunch; crime family; organized-crime syndicate
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you