to grow up; to become an adult
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
one shot; one charge; one blow; one punch; home run; one try; one attempt
itchy; creepy; feeling uneasy
it doesn't matter what; anything is fine
easy to get into (e.g. of music, etc.); easily getting into (a certain mood, etc.)
getting carried away; going too far; overdoing
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
to have a good idea; to be able to predict
flash; instant; lightning (speed)
capture (of enemy territory); taking (by storm); defeating (an opponent); attacking (a problem) strategically; strategy; tactics
drama; play; powerful drug
way of speaking; intimation
holiday; vacation; day off; time off; leave; furlough
link (e.g. in a chain of events); part (of a plan, campaign, activities, etc.); monocyclic
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
black curtain; wirepuller; mastermind; backroom manipulator
to pass (the night); to spend; to reveal; to divulge; to prove; to verify
losing one's nerve; feeling awkward; feeling timid; feeling hesitant; feeling nervous; feeling diffident
year; age; years; past one's prime; old age
abuse of authority; abuse of public office; misfeasance
judgment; judgement; divination; judgement
(time of) one's childhood; when one was a child
to weigh on one's mind; to trouble one's heart; to be concerned about; to worry about
chance; start; opportunity; cause; reason; excuse
it seems that ...; it appears that ...; is like ...; is similar to ...
to bear a grudge against; to resent; to blame; to curse; to feel bitter towards
far from; anything but; not at all ... but rather ...; let alone; to say nothing of; not to mention
to keep away; to keep at a distance
selfish; self-centred; egotistical
to congratulate; to celebrate
party; banquet; reception; feast; dinner
to row (a boat) to (a pier, shore, etc.); to reach (a goal after considerable effort); to arrive at; to (finally) manage to do
somersault; returning from a destination right after arriving there; non-stop round trip; abrupt change of direction
separate; scattered; apart
to tighten; to fasten tight; to constrict; to control strictly; to put pressure on; to squeeze (e.g. an economy)
unnatural; artificial; false; forced (e.g. smile); empty (e.g. compliments)