stepping back; drawing back
science (natural sciences and related fields, incl. mathematics, engineering, medicine, etc.); faculties of science, engineering, medicine, etc. (at a university); science (as a school subject)
foil; (gold, etc.) leaf; prestige
to soak (in); to steep; to dip; to pickle; to preserve (in salt, vinegar, etc.)
all over the body; from head to foot; all over
to polish; to shine; to burnish; to refine (a skill, etc.); to improve; to hone
(getting) late; about time; good time (for doing something); good timing
great speed; recklessly fast speed
to tumble down; to roll down
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
to take advantage (e.g. of a weak situation); to size up (e.g. customer when setting a high price)
leaving something as it is (after taking it out or turning it on)
hitting a dangerous (harmful) spot (e.g. hitting one's head)
after a short while; not long after; soon; before long; shortly thereafter
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
(one's) life is not in danger; not life-threatening
to listen carefully; to strain one's ears
mishearing; (feigned) deafness; homophonic translation of song lyrics for comic effect
direction; way; point of the compass; cardinal direction; method; means
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
risky; dangerous; insecure
at work; in the midst of work; working
trouble; difficulty; failure (of an engine, machine, computer, etc.); breakdown; (medical) condition; disorder
dropping in on the way; stopping off at; making a side trip; going the long way round; making a detour
to hold one's breath; to catch one's breath
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
foot (of a mountain or hill); bottom; base
to extend; to stretch out; to attend; to participate in; to enrol; to enroll
arms; armament; taking up arms; arming oneself
that's enough!; cut it out!; get a life!
snatching; stealing; seizure; usurpation
anger; rage; fury; wrath; indignation
ill-bred; vulgar; boorish
in either case (used specifically in the instance of two possible outcomes or situations); either way; one way or another
dangerous; perilous; threatening; stern (expression); hostile (attitude); sharp
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
vague; faint; dim; indistinct; hazy; blurry
to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
wind direction; situation; way things are going; mood; temper
chivalrous spirit; heroic defence of the weak; chivalrous man; ruffian who acts under the pretence of chivalry