if one is unlucky; if one is careless
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
in any case; regardless; either way; since it makes no difference anyway (you might as well ...); since it won't change the outcome; if you are doing it regardless
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
art; technique; means; way; stratagem; artifice
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
small amount; jot; nothing much; (to a) slight degree; wee bit
to go by; to go past; to run (between; of a rail service, bus route, etc.); to operate (between); to go indoors; to go into a room; to penetrate
departure; departing from ...; sent from ...; (a letter, etc.) dated ...; counter for engines (on an aircraft); counter for gunshots, bursts of gas, etc.
to fall (over, down); to collapse; to be destroyed (in a collapse); to collapse; to be confined to bed (with an illness); to come down with; to die
full of openings; half empty; (cutting) sharply; cleanly; (arch.) (progressing) smoothly
power; might; authority; influence
to leave something as it is
to pick up; to gather; to find (and pick up; something someone has dropped); to select; to choose; to get (unexpectedly); to hit upon (luck, an opportunity, etc.)
to shoulder; to carry on one's shoulder; to nominate for a position; to choose as a representative; to take (someone) for a ride; to deceive
for example; for instance; e.g.
very loud volume; megavolume
to make a sound; to give off a sound; to hear a sound
without leaving any trace
(large) gun; cannon; artillery; long-ball hitter; home-run hitter
you could say; you might say; verging on the
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
to feel like it; to get to think that way; to become so minded
gun; cannon; artillery; ordnance
case; occasion; situation; circumstances
emission; release; radiation; release (of goods, a player from a team, etc.)
to get tired; to tire; to become worn out (of a well-used object); (arch.) to starve
before one's eyes; in one's presence; up close; personally
dumbfounded; overcome with surprise; in blank amazement; in a daze
surrender; capitulation; submission; yield
sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; indulgent
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
closing in on (the enemy, first place, etc.); coming close to; pressing hard; pressing hard (e.g. with a question); taking to task; grilling
fast; quick; easy; simple; as soon as ...; the moment ...
rate; ratio; one tenth; ten percent; (comparative) profit; gain; assignment
barely; narrowly; only just; with difficulty
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow (handling, dealing with something); anyhow; one way or another