first-class; first-rate; characteristic (of); peculiar (to); school (e.g. of flower arrangement); one flag
to long for; to yearn for; to hanker after; to be attracted by; to be drawn to; to aspire to
brave; valiant; gallant; stirring; vigorous; rousing
flaunting; showing off; display (of power, wealth, etc.); ostentation
one portion; one serving; adult; grown-up; fully fledged; established
neighborhood; neighbourhood; vicinity; community (of people with a shared trait, members, fans, etc.); scene; enthusiasts
moving tale; impressive tale
treasure; treasured item; prized possession
treat (esp. food and drink); entertainment; treating someone (to a meal); gorgeous dinner; feast; excellent food
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
to etch into one's mind; to remember well
to wind; to coil; to envelope; to shroud; to outflank; to skirt
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
to fall into (e.g. a hole); to fall into (chaos, depression, dilemma, illness, etc.); to fall into (a trap, etc.); to fall; to surrender
reprimand; rebuke; reproach; scolding
lawless people; gang; malcontents; recalcitrants
to twine; to get tangled; to be involved (e.g. of money in a matter); to get involved (in); to pick a quarrel (with); to find fault (with)
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
to make (someone) drink; to force to drink; to serve (alcohol); to treat someone (to drinks); to be drinkable (esp. of alcohol); to be palatable
to be able to eat; to be able to swallow
becoming red-hot; red heat; scorching heat; burning (love); passionate (e.g. debate); ardent
to lose; to miss (a chance, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
placid; composed; serene; big-hearted; broad-minded; magnanimous
man among men; manly man; alpha male
to pile up; to heap up; to stack up; to repeat many times over; to go through repeatedly; to accumulate
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
to cross; to intersect; to associate with; to mingle with; to have a sexual relationship; to copulate
fantasy; illusion; vision; dream
professional killer; hit man
to go against; to oppose; to disobey; to defy
streaming (of tears); pouring; pouring (of rain or sweat)
to swallow; to gulp down; to understand; to grasp; to engulf; to swallow up
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
to shake; to sway; to rock; to become unstable; to become unsettled; to be shaken
to form; to make; to build up (e.g. a fortune); to create; to accomplish; to achieve; to change (into)
sense of impending crisis; sense of danger
annoying; infuriating; provoking; irritating; aggravating; vexing
local; localized; partial; topical (application)
unusual event; strange occurrence; strange phenomenon; something abnormal; change (for the worse); accident