to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently; in that way
to cling to; to hold on to; to grapple; to set about doing; to begin; to possess (someone; of an evil spirit, idea, etc.)
island; one's territory (of a sex worker, organized crime gang, etc.); one's turf
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
effort; exertion; endeavour; endeavor; hard work; striving
by nature; naturally; by birth; since birth; in one's (entire) life
handling things without making waves; taking in one's stride
to ward off (e.g. an attack); to fend off (e.g. a question); to elude; to evade; to dodge; to turn aside (e.g. a joke)
one step higher; one better; cut above; one up
skip it; drop it; I've had enough (e.g. when offered something); that's enough
grinding of the teeth; involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation; gnashing one's teeth; gritting one's teeth
sharp parting remark; parting threat
to leave (behind); to leave (undone); to not finish; to save; to set aside; to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death)
to play (games, sports); to enjoy oneself; to mess about (with alcohol, gambling, philandery, etc.); to be idle; to do nothing; to meet up (with friends); to hang out
to beg; to pester; to plead; to coax; to hound; to importune
image; figure; figure; form; image
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
genuine article; real thing; real deal
please; if you would; somehow or other; one way or another; whether (or not); if
prior engagement; previous appointment; prior agreement; previous promise; previous contract
very; extremely; exceedingly; top; highest; best
natural; right; proper; naturally; as a matter of course; rightly
sleeve; wing (of a stage, desk, gate, etc.); flap (of a dust jacket)
betrayer; traitor; turncoat; informer
thin; slender; fine; unlucky
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
recklessly; thoughtlessly; pamperingly; indulgently; shoo!; heave-ho; hallo
to go on a trip; to go out to play; to go and visit (a friend)
to make sense; to be consistent; to be logical; to stand to reason; to be coherent
perfidiousness; faithlessness; inconstancy; insincerity; falsehood
frustrated (over a failure, humiliation or injustice); annoyed; chagrined; (bitterly) disappointed; bitter; vexed
grand; magnificent; lavish; forceful; powerful; vigorous
to triumph; to be elated with success
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
threat; intimidation; menace
to leave as is; to let alone; to disregard