to stand (something) up; to put upright; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to let out; to raise (a cloud of dust, smoke, etc.)
to pair up; to form a pair; to mate; to copulate; (arch.) to fix (an arrow to the string); (arch.) to place outriders on the left and right
conformity; compatibility; adaptability; congruity; congruence
-ness; indicates assertion; come (on); come now; er; um; indicates scrutiny, critique or mistrust
to fall in love at first sight; (arch.) to see for the first time; (arch.) to meet for the first time; (arch.) to have sexual relations for the first time
change of color; change of colour; fading; discoloration; discolouration
touch; contact; contact (with people); dealings; tangency
transfiguration; transformation; change of appearance
such a stupid ...; what a crazy ...; no way!; what nonsense!; how can that be?
at (a time or place); in; in (a situation, matter, etc.); on (a point); on the part of; under the authority of
to shake (from fear, cold, excitement, etc.); to shudder; to tremble
to starve; to be famished; to be hungry; to be starved of (e.g. love); to be thirsty for (e.g. knowledge); to be hungry for
together with; same; both; all; including ...
killing a would-be avenger; having the tables turned on someone (e.g. by a challenger); being beaten at one's own game
self-defense; self-defence
combat power; fighting strength
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
(incoming) attack; raid; invasion; assault
in preparation (for); in case (of); in the lead-up (to)
to launch oneself upon; to make one's debut
planning; devising (a plan); drafting; drawing up
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
with a start; with a jump
flustered; confused; panicked
correct answer; right solution; correct interpretation; right decision; right choice; appropriate judgement
test (of ability, knowledge, etc.); exam; test (of performance, quality, etc.); trial; rehearsal
enforcement; implementation; putting into practice; carrying out; operation; working (e.g. working parameters)
to furnish with; to equip with; to prepare for; to make preparations for; to possess (all that is needed); to be endowed with
practice; exercise; military exercise; manoeuvres; seminar
gym clothes; gym uniform; PE kit
meeting up; gathering; assembly; set
when it becomes; when it comes to
impact; shock; impulse; (psychological) shock
to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)
underground; below the ground; world of the dead; the grave; underground (activities, movement, etc.); secret
side of a geometric shape (e.g. triangle or rectangle)
metre (unit of length); meter; meter; gauge
right-angled parallelepiped; cuboid; rectangular solid; rectangular prism
form; shape; state; condition; letter; correspondence