just like; (virtually) no different from; (almost) the same as; as good as (e.g. dead, settled)
(tear) to pieces; (rip) apart; with a rattle; with a shudder; feeling an electric shock
to use abusive language; to curse; to call someone names
in the twinkling of an eye; in a flash
to drive away; to order off; to chase away; to force into an unpleasant situation (bankruptcy, prostitution, suicide, etc.)
(place of) refuge; escape; exit; way out; shelter; hiding place
to pin (someone) down; to hold down; to shut out (one's opponent); to keep (the opposing team) from scoring; to suppress; to control
two reams (of paper); 1000 sheets (of paper); stanza; verse; tribe (in taxonomy); forecast (bet); bet which predicts the top 2 finishers (i.e. quinella or perfecta bet)
trunk; torso; body; body (of an aircraft); fuselage; hull (of a ship)
close adhesion; sticking firmly (to); relating closely (to); having relevance (to); contact printing
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
to jar; to creak; to grate
style; way; shape; dress; attire; clothing
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
to pollute; to contaminate; to soil; to disgrace; to dishonour; to dishonor
grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous
to stick (into); to pierce; to enter at full speed; to hit (e.g. the catcher's mitt) at speed
operation; management; handling; manipulating (to one's benefit); manipulation; influencing
to drain; to pour; to float (e.g. logs down a river); to set adrift; to wash away; to carry away; to broadcast
receiving an electric shock
convulsion; cramp; spasm; tic; twitch; fit
to keep talking; to go on and on; to talk non-stop
how dare ...; how could ...; surprisingly; unexpectedly
lightning; flash of lightning; lightning bolt
adjustment; regulation; coordination; reconciliation; tuning; fixing
wonderful; splendid; magnificent; exceeding; incredible; remarkable
recovery; undoing; recall
to compete; to contend; to vie; to contest
(not) by any means; (not) for anything; wouldn't do for anything; had enough; flatly refusing
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
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
paper-thin (difference); razor-thin; very slight
upper half of the body; upper body
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; impulse
to look away (from); to avert one's gaze; to disregard; to ignore; to escape (from); to turn away (from)
prey; catch; kill; spoils; trophy; loot
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...