lightning strike; lightning bolt
to walk noisily; to walk loudly
to go around; to make a circle around; to surround; to circle; to come around (of a season, anniversary, turn, etc.); to return
inferiority (e.g. numerical); inferior position; disadvantage; unfavorable situation; unfavourable situation
so what!; who gives a damn?
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
ferocious; fierce; truculent; savage
gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying
now (while the time is ripe); while one still can
enough; sufficient; sufficiently; fully; division into ten
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
you (people); gentlemen; ladies and gentlemen; my friends
sacrificial pawn; sacrificed piece; sacrifice
to incline; to lean; to devote oneself to; to concentrate on; to ruin; to squander
which; where; all; both; anyway; anyhow
to come along; to come around; to turn up; to arrive at the present; to get where one is; to have been doing something (for a period of time)
to sit; to squat; to be implicated
the height of folly; sheer stupidity
sweet-tasting; sweet; fragrant (smelling); sweet (music); lightly salted; light in salt; indulgent
have to (do, be); must (do, be); is indispensable; is absolutely necessary
to mince; to cut fine; to carve; to engrave; to tick away (time); to beat out (e.g. rhythm); to etch (into one's mind)
organization; organisation; forming
to examine; to look up; to investigate; to check up; to sense; to study
special characteristic; special quality; trait; idiosyncrasy; peculiarity
characteristic (of); peculiar (to); inherent (in); eigen-
thorough; exhaustive; complete
to go in the direction of; to proceed toward; to become; to face (facts, circumstances, etc.); (arch.) to abide by; (arch.) to agree to
to penetrate; to sink in; to devote oneself (to); to do intently and exclusively; to do throughout (e.g. the night)
advantageous; favourable; better; profitable; lucrative; gainful
thereafter; after doing that; followed by
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
depending on the situation; should time and circumstances permit
from afar; over a great distance; all the way
performance (at a party or banquet, etc.); side show; entertainment
best; supreme; wonderful; highest; maximum; most
hospitality; reception; treatment; (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat