to strain (one's ears, eyes); to prick up (one's ears)
purposely (of something needless, unexpected or seemingly counterproductive, etc.); daringly (doing something); not necessarily; not particularly; (arch.) definitely not
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
increasingly; more and more; decreasingly; less and less
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
the most; the best; the greatest; supreme; unrivalled; unsurpassed
profit; gains; benefit; advantage; grace (of God, Buddha, etc., esp. as attained through rightful actions, prayer, adherence to one's faith, etc.); blessing
the person in question; the person themselves; said person
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
to call on someone; to call at a place; to ask; to inquire; to hear; to be told
best; supreme; wonderful; highest; maximum; most
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
place; spot; field; discipline; occasion; situation; scene (of a play, movie, etc.)
to kill; to slay; to suppress; to block; to suppress (a voice, feelings, etc.); to hold back
don't you think?; indicates question
even at the best of times; already; (even) under normal circumstances; in addition to; as it is
need for caution; need for care; requiring special attention
disquieting; threatening; turbulent; restless; unsettled; disturbing
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted
to raise; to bring to (someone's attention); to appeal to (reason, emotions, etc.); to work on (one's emotions); to complain; to sue (a person)
accurate; correct; precise; exact
judgment; judgement; discernment
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
a little; a bit; a little while; a short time; a little way; a short distance
to believe; to believe in; to place trust in; to confide in; to have faith in
to tell; to inform; to announce; to indicate; to signal; to mark
everything; all; the whole; entirely; completely; wholly
point; tip; head (of a line); front; first; before; (the way) ahead
to climb over; to get over; to overcome (a difficulty, obstacle, etc.); to surmount; to surpass (a predecessor); to overtake
high; tall; expensive; high-priced; high (level); above average (in degree, quality, etc.)
to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to add up to; to advance (in price)
approximately; about; to (about) the extent that; (almost) enough that; as ... as ...; like
readiness; (mental) preparedness; resolution; determination; resignation (to one's fate)
always; constantly; at all times; habitually
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
to glare at; to scowl at; to stare intensely at; to examine carefully; to estimate; to guess
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
alone; by oneself; on one's own
union; unity; bundling; binding; (arch.) putting on (clothes, armour, etc.)
to get strong; to gain strength
strength; power; proficiency; ability
to give birth; to bear (child); to lay (eggs); to produce; to yield; to give rise to
absolutely; completely; utterly; really; simply; only
absolutely; definitely; unconditionally
tone (of voice); manner of talking
conviction; belief; confidence