to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
bothersome; tiresome; bother to do
sorrowful (e.g. person, scene, etc.); melancholic
start; beginning; build up; how well a pitcher pitches at the start of the game
internal conflict; family quarrel; domestic trouble
this is not the time (for that); that's out of the question right now
arrest; apprehension; capture
or something; or something like that; or words to that effect; something or other
a short while ago; already
to change facial expression or color (due to anger, embarrassment, etc.)
to be overawed; to be overpowered; to lose the mental battle
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
to dive (into or under water); to get under; to get into; to hide oneself (esp. from the government); to conceal oneself
anything and everything; all sorts of things; by all means
to lay the blame on; to put the fault on
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
uh-huh; mm-hmm; with a moan; with a groan
having no idea; having no clue
moment by moment; hour by hour
surely; certainly; without doubt
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
busy; occupied; hectic; restless; hurried; fidgety
to forestall; to beat to the punch; to anticipate; to play the first move (e.g. in go)
to be too busy; to be occupied; to concentrate on single-mindedly
unusual; rare; new; novel; fine (e.g. gift)
denotes uncertainty; such things as A and B; A and B and so on; A and B and the like
doubt; misgivings; distrust; suspicion
to dispel; to clear away; to accomplish a goal; (arch.) to make it sunny; (arch.) to make clouds disappear
unobstructed view; perspective; forecast; outlook; insight; foresight
a wise man is he who listens to counsel; a worry shared is a worry halved; I've got something to ask you
to hold a grudge; to hold something against somebody
regrettable; vexing; upsetting; unthinkable; wholly unexpected
about; concerning; related to; -ish
favorite (to win); favourite; likely winner; one's heart's desire; first choice
(a) touch of; tinge of; wreath (e.g. of smoke); one stroke; one brush