to hit; to run into; to light on; to strike into; to come against; to deadlock
branch road; forked road; branch; crossroads (of a course of events); turning point; parting of the ways
to arrive (at one's destination); to reach; to come to a head; to reach a conclusion; to culminate (in)
to put into order; to arrange (one's thoughts)
systematic; regular; routine
to follow (a rule, precedent, style, etc.); to conform to; to be in accordance with
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; sure
to show signs of ...; to have the appearance of ...
to keep (something) a close secret; to hide (the truth, one's pain, etc.); to keep hidden
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
chill; the shivers; shivering fit
(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around
everything working out as desired
mark; target; object; subject; point (e.g. of argument)
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
not limited to; not just ...
doing (with resolve); carrying out (e.g. a plan)
to look into; to peep into; to peer into
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
to be caught; to be captured; to be taken prisoner; to be seized with (fear, etc.); to be a slave to; to stick to
to approach (one's) death; to face (one's) death
(are you) alright?; (are you) OK?
dust; mine dust; mineral dust; airborne particles; fine powder; particulate matter
to soak (into); to permeate; to sting (of a wound, sensitive area, etc.); to smart; to be infected (e.g. with vice); to be steeped (e.g. with prejudice)
sense of liberation; feeling of freedom
to slip out; to steal out; to excel; to stand out
hygienic; healthy; healthful; sanitary
to take a peep at; to catch a glimpse of
tool; implement; means; furniture
to tie; to fasten; to wear (necktie, belt); to put on; to total; to sum; to be strict with
to draw (a bow) to the limit; to pull tight; to squeeze tight; to strain (voice)
same shape; same form; isomorphism
so to speak; so to call it; as it were; in a sense
blacksmithing; forging; smithery; blacksmith; smith
hammer; hopeless swimmer; person who can't swim; someone who sinks like a stone
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides (with); supporting; standing by
unusual; unconventional; mold-breaking; outside the box
for the present; for the time being; for a while (from now); for some time (to come)
there being no use in arguing (about it); not up for discussion
company; lot; people; troupe; company (of musicians)
brutal (atmosphere, society, etc.); savage; fierce; violent; bloodthirsty; stark
true state; actual condition; reality