preemptive strike; preemptive attack; first strike
spell; charm; incantation; magic word
astonishing; amazing; surprising; wonderful
declaration; proclamation; announcement
to hold (in one's hand); to take (into one's hand); to own; to obtain
to empty; to vacate; to evacuate
defenseless; defenceless; unprotected; vulnerable
real intention; true motive; true meaning
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; indifferent; half-hearted; dispirited
scabbard; sheath; cap (on pen, brush, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread
cane; walking stick; staff; wand
sign; indication; omen; symptom
doubting; distrustful; incredulous; suspicious
that's true; of course; obviously
favorite; favourite; habitually used
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
to call (someone) back; to recall; to call home; to bring back (memories, etc.); to recall; to revive
to open one's eyes wide (in anger, surprise, etc.); to goggle at
doubt; skepticism; scepticism; disbelief
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
disinformation; false information
to manipulate (someone); to make (someone) dance to one's tune; to lead astray; to make (someone) dance; to let dance
getting mixed up in; getting embroiled in; involvement; entanglement; by-blow
scheme; tactic; stratagem; trick
planned; scheduled; systematic
ruins (of a building, town, etc.); remains
sometimes; at intervals; occasionally; on occasion; from time to time
starting point; point of departure
disposal; throwing away; dealing with (a problem); measure; punishment; penalty
to steal; to plagiarize; to steal (a technique, idea, etc.); to do stealthily; to do during scant time; to steal a base
route; path; channel (e.g. sales, distribution)
to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float
carrying in (esp. heavy objects, artwork, furniture); bringing in; taking in
to see through (a plot, lie, etc.); to penetrate into; to discover; to find out
(good) result; outcome; fruits (of one's labors); product; accomplishment
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
handy; convenient; suitable; reasonable; moderate
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
clear as day; perfectly obvious; plain as daylight