to whip; to lash; to give the rod; to spur on; to encourage
to get up (e.g. from bed); to make one's way in the world; to achieve in life
to buy (of a government, public agency, etc. from a private citizen); to purchase; to buy up (all of something)
the way there; outbound leg; bound for ...; outbound ticket
riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit
to pile up; to stack; to load (car, ship, etc.); to pack; to acquire; to accumulate
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
question; inquiry; enquiry
to get damaged; to get chipped; to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt (reputation)
to get dirty; to become dirty; to become sullied; to become corrupted; to lose one's chastity
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
crevice; crack; spare moment; interval; chink (in one's armor, armour); unpreparedness
to get between; to be caught in
all over; everywhere; in every nook and cranny
to give birth; to bear (child); to lay (eggs); to produce; to yield; to give rise to
brat; kid; urchin; preta; hungry ghost
disquieting; threatening; turbulent; restless; unsettled; disturbing
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
strength; power; proficiency; ability
question (e.g. on a test); problem; problem (e.g. societal, political); question; question (i.e. doubt); public discussion
proud; boastful; bragging; conceited
to fall behind; to lag behind; to lose (race, contest)
from the viewpoint of; according to
such a stupid ...; what a crazy ...; no way!; what nonsense!; how can that be?
unreliable; undependable; helpless; forlorn; worried; uneasy
to lose heart; to lose motivation
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
(just) making sure; just to be sure; just in case; for caution's sake
spear; lance; javelin; lance; (arch.) jeering
to throw; to fling; to heave; to toss
was it?; I think it was ...; if I've got it right; (I, we) used to ...; I remember ...; it was ...
specific; particular; designated; specifying; designating; identifying
meaningfully (smiling, grinning, etc.); suggestively; broadly; sneeringly
handsome man; man's looks; good looks; manliness
speech; words; one's lines; remarks
to taste; to eat; to drink; to speak (of); to refer (to); to say
grateful; thankful; welcome; appreciated; evoking gratitude
chance; stroke of luck; (curious) turn of events
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
to roll; to tumble; to fall over; to roll over; to lie down; to be scattered about; to be lying around
magnificent; grand; majestic; splendid
getting rich quick; making a killing; making a fortune at a single stroke