objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
absolutely; definitely; unconditionally
to lure (someone) toward one; to lure (into); to entice
if anything; conversely; putting it the other way around; coming at it from the opposite angle
adds light emphasis or insistence to a statement; gives a statement a threatening or condescending tone
lightning strike; lightning bolt
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
hail (esp. hailballs 5 mm or greater)
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
hit; success; guess; prediction; affability; friendliness; sensation
empty-handed; unarmed; lacking funds
live decoy (for hunting); decoy; bait; lure
annoyance; irritation; vexation; abdominal spasms; convulsions; cramps
charming; fascinating; attractive
to catch; to capture; to grab; to clutch; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street)
matter of time; question of time
everywhere; all over; throughout
trap (for catching animals); snare; trap; trick; ruse
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
to weigh on one's mind; to bother one; to be interested (in); to be curious (about); to feel like (doing); to feel inclined to
unreliable; undependable; helpless; forlorn; worried; uneasy
touch; contact; contact (with people); dealings; tangency
not worth considering; out of the question
ditch; drain; gutter; gap (between cutting guides)
cloud of sand (dust, etc.)
to give no leeway; to press (for an answer, etc.); to shower (questions on someone)
overhead; above one's head; high in the sky
to push into; to cram into; to stuff into; to break in; to burgle; to burglarize
bubble; foam; froth; suds; lather; head (on beer)
lightly (floating); buoyantly; puffing (on a pipe, cigarette, etc.); tooting (a trumpet, horn, etc.); blowing (a flute, whistle)
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
gait; walk; stride; trace (e.g. of route taken by hunted criminal); track; trail
hand used like a sword in striking
nape of the neck; back of the neck; scruff of the neck
to break through; to penetrate; to pierce
failure; mistake; blunder
astonished; shocked; amazed; astounded; aghast
adapting oneself to the requirements of the moment; playing by ear; ad hoc approach
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)