to overestimate (someone); to overrate; to think too highly of; to make too much of; to give (someone) too much credit
past; after; too (much); over- (e.g. eating)
to snatch (and run); to carry off; to swipe; to scoop up (and remove; sand, earth, etc.)
halving; dividing (into two parts); bisection; the two equinoxes (vernal and autumnal)
to become muddy; to become cloudy; to become dull (of a sound, color, etc.); to become hoarse; to become impure (of a heart, society, etc.); to be corrupted
joint struggle; common (united) front
implementation (e.g. of a system); materialization; materialisation; realization; realisation; actualization
to come down; to go down; to hang; to dangle; to move back; to step back; to deteriorate
in some way or other; one way or another; somehow; only just; barely
being stark-naked; having no possessions; losing all one's belongings
just like; (virtually) no different from; (almost) the same as; as good as (e.g. dead, settled)
announcement; presentation; demonstration; displaying; showing; introducing
to change sides; to double-cross; to betray; to roll over (in bed); to turn over
one more; another; the other; not quite; not very good
to backfire; to have a harmful result
down to earth; reasonable; able to deal with
intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem
to chip; to nick; to break; to lack
to impose; to visit upon; to inflict
negotiations; discussions; connection
consultation; discussion; conference; collusion; bid-rigging
what one desires; what one hopes for; suits me well; could ask for nothing better; bring it on
enjoyment; pleasure; diversion; anticipation; looking forward to
using anything one can lay one's hands on; haphazardly; on the rebound; at random; indiscriminately
hostility; animosity; enmity
shameless; brazen and unscrupulous
thorough; exhaustive; complete
check; checkmate; stave off; control; restraint; inhibit
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
title (e.g. Doctor, Professor, Lord); job title; position (in a company); degree; status; rank
(moment of) departure; (upon) leaving; retirement
unconsciousness; unconscious; involuntary; the unconscious (psychoanalysis)
mixture; blending; complication; crossing; intersecting; interlacing
to listen carefully; to strain one's ears
shallow; superficial; slight (wound); light (sleep); short (time); early
to prowl after; to keep watch on
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
snake; serpent; large snake
prey; catch; kill; spoils; trophy; loot
to bite at; to snap at; to nibble; to get one's teeth into (metaphorically); to get to grips with; to really get into
tenacity; persistence; obsession; implacability