memorization; memorisation; learning by heart
to drive in (e.g. nail, stake); to hammer in; to hit (a ball, etc.); to drive; to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles); to input (data)
a little while later; for a little while; some time later; for some time; presently
hello (e.g. on phone); excuse me! (when calling out to someone)
remaining bony parts (of a fish after filleting); flaw (esp. of a person); fault; rice chaff; rough; crude
being brought to a standstill; being stranded; being stumped; being in a dilemma; dying while standing (and remaining standing); dying on one's feet
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
long ago; already; a long time ago
to outwit; to outmanoeuvre; to steal a march on; to get the jump on; to anticipate; to forestall
moving about; stirring about
fiction; made-up story; fable; fabrication; myth
never mind!; don't worry about it
hanky-panky; juggling; cheating; deception; smoke and mirrors
lack of common sense; thoughtlessness; senselessness; irrationality; absurdity
to admonish; to persuade; to warn; to remonstrate
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
to support (a theory, claim, etc.); to back up; to substantiate; to prove
to return; to come back; to turn over; to become extremely; to become completely
ambush; lying in wait for an ambush
suicidal act; self-destroying action; suicidal action
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
unreliable; uncertain; indefinite; unclear
implication; hidden meaning; latitude; atmosphere; tone; sentiment
stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs
to blow (of the wind); to blow (one's breath); to breathe out; to play (a wind instrument); to blow (a whistle, trumpet, etc.); to emit (smoke, fire, etc.); to spout
to meet the requirements; to satisfy the conditions
outline; summary; gist; basic points
crisis; critical situation; emergency; pinch
to ask a big favour; to ask unreasonable things; to be unreasonable
cunning deed; sly trick; foul play; cunning person; sly fellow; cheat
settlement (of affairs); remedial measures; cleaning up afterwards
excitement; exasperation; indignation; rage; fury
relieved; refreshed; frank; candid; easy-going
foul play (sport); breaking the rules; infringement; irregularity
to give one's name; to introduce oneself; to announce one's candidacy
madness; craziness; insanity