to bite; to chew; to gnaw; to fumble one's words (esp. during a play, broadcast, etc.); to falter with one's words; to crash against (e.g. of waves); to break onto (shore)
to give up (an idea or plan); to abandon; to refrain from (doing); to change one's mind
how (beautiful, tasty, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
at once; immediately; right now
to be sufficient; to be enough; to be worth doing; to be worthy of; to do (the job); to serve
overprescription; overmedication; drug dependence
painful; sore; cringy; embarrassing
to be based on; to take into account; to build upon; to have one's feet firmly planted on; to plant oneself on
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
depending on the way ...; depending on how ...; according to how ...
sea of fire; sea of flames; blazing inferno
to incline toward; to slant; to go down (sun, moon); to sink; to decline; to wane
inspection (for compliance); investigation (tax, etc.)
postponement; deferment; adjournment
commander; commanding officer; CO
(exercising) the right to command
transfer (of authority, power, etc.); delegation; devolution
to stretch larger; to enlarge (photos); to delay (e.g. the end of a meeting)
future; (future) prospects; bringing (from abroad, another region, etc.); bringing about; giving rise to
leadership; initiative; spearhead
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
(degree of) risk; riskiness; danger
hostile party; enemy side
how much; how many; however
to be on track; to be going to plan; to enter orbit
survival; survivor; relic
dozens; scores of; decades
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
mixed with; mingled with; interspersed with; dashed with; sprinkled with
irritability; feeling of impatience; sense of uneasiness
to pin (someone) down; to hold down; to shut out (one's opponent); to keep (the opposing team) from scoring; to suppress; to control
to ask again; to repeat one's question; to ask back; to ask in return; to counter
spurious article; forgery; counterfeit; imitation; sham
regarding as dangerous; identifying as a threat
exact copy; slavish imitation
shudder; shiver; trembling with fear
perhaps; possibly; by some chance; by some possibility