inexperienced; unfamiliar (with); unversed; lacking experience
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
not necessarily so; is not always true; there is no guarantee that ...; there is no telling
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
fragment; broken piece; one of the same group; accomplice; one of a pair; counterpart
blind spot (e.g. of a driver); dead angle; dead ground; dead space
point (of a story, argument, etc.); key point; point; site; point (in scoring); point (in a loyalty program); points
sound of a gunshot; report of a gun
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement
to throw at; to turn; to raise
capturing alive (an animal or person); something captured alive
far from; anything but; not at all ... but rather ...; let alone; to say nothing of; not to mention
massacre; annihilation; wholesale slaughter
without a moment's delay; at once; immediately; instantly; promptly; without hesitation
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
readiness; (mental) preparedness; resolution; determination; resignation (to one's fate)
to beat to death; to club to death; to kill
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but
police officer; policeman; constable
to run away; to flee; to escape; to make a getaway; to skedaddle
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
wise; clever; smart; well-behaved (esp. children and pets); obedient; good
removal (of a building, equipment, etc.); dismantling (e.g. a tent); striking (a stage set, camp, etc.); withdrawal (of troops); pulling out; evacuation
irony; sarcasm; unexpected; different from what one expected; (only) surface; something superficial
that day; the very same day
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
to nod in agreement; to nod in assent
to snatch (from someone); to tear (away); to steal
I appreciate your efforts
meddling; interfering; choosing to keep the drawn tile and discarding a different one
to have an idea; to have a clue
achievement; feat; meritorious deed; distinguished service
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
to use abusive language; to curse; to call someone names
non-stop talking; speaking indiscreetly; chattering; thin; flimsy
business; thing to be done; something that should be performed; information that should be conveyed
loan; lending; favor; favour; creditor; method of lending
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role