brittle; fragile; weak; tender-hearted; sentimental; easily moved
great success; big hit; (hitting the) jackpot; big win; being right on the mark (of a prediction); being bang on
to take a breath; to take a short rest
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
to be blown off; to blow off; to blow away; to vanish; to disappear; to be dispelled
one part; one portion; one section; one copy (of a book); (one) complete set (of books)
suddenly; abruptly; unexpectedly; (not) readily; (not) right away; (not) immediately
noisy; boisterous; turbulent (era, etc.); troubled
going around; patrol; round; tour
both; both sides; both parties
to have one's attention caught (by); to be distracted (by); to be preoccupied (with); to be captivated (by); to be absorbed (in)
suitable; proper; appropriate; perfunctory; half-minded; sloppy
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter
at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current
ivy (esp. Boston ivy, Parthenocissus tricuspidata)
something; something or other; so-and-so; somehow (handling, dealing with something); anyhow; one way or another
to mow; to reap; to harvest; to eradicate; to root out (e.g. evil); to remove
strict (e.g. security); heavy (e.g. guard); showy; pretentious; impressive; imposing
ruffian; scoundrel; rogue; rascal; villain; hoodlum
a short while ago; a moment ago; just now; some time ago
one turn; spinning around; complete change; reversal; (an) about-face
working feverishly; strenuous efforts; furious dedication (to a task); (arch.) having dishevelled hair; (arch.) fighting with dishevelled hair
absurd; unreasonable; extreme; senseless; disorderly; chaotic
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
gait; walk; stride; trace (e.g. of route taken by hunted criminal); track; trail
carefree; buoyant; lighthearted; ease
rather; better; instead; if anything
an army; the whole army; the entire force; first team; first-string players; the cool kids
unmatched (unparalleled) accuracy
firing; shooting; fire; gunshot; marksmanship
correspondence (to); equivalence; suitability; coordination; dealing with; coping with
strength; power; proficiency; ability
furthermore; again; after all; more and more; moreover; even more
a long time ago; in those days
influential person; powerful person; big wheel; big gun; power behind the throne
God; god; deity; ace; king; superior person
to receive; to take; to get someone to do something; to have in one's pocket (a fight, match); to contract (a disease); to catch
indescribable; having no way to express
dumbfounded; speechless; flabbergasted; openmouthed (with surprise)