small-format paperback book; pocket paperback
ranking; toplist (e.g. of WWW sites)
(being) out of range (e.g. mobile network, radar, missiles); (being) out of contention; (being) beyond influence
to turn up; to make an appearance; to put in an appearance; to drop by
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
order; rank; position (e.g. in a race); precedence
exceptional; unusual; extraordinary; unprecedented; singular
through; throughout; through (the good offices of); by way of
skillful; skilled; proficient; flattery
aggressiveness; aggression
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
to thrust before; to thrust at
one's long-cherished desire
righteous government; just rule; easy method; simple approach; orthodox way; proper way
to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
universality; ubiquity; omnipresence; catholicity
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
to shoot (at); to attack; to defeat; to destroy
creation; production; creative work (novel, film, etc.); fabrication; fiction; invention
healing; soothing; therapy; comfort; solace
to burn; to scorch; to singe; to char
flame; blaze; flames (of intense emotion, e.g. love, jealousy, anger); passion
to light (a candle, lamp, etc.); to turn on (a light)
attack; assault; raid; criticism; censure; denunciation
too much; excessively; too
having enough of (food, drink, etc.); having one's fill; fully enjoying
marsh; swamp; wetland; being hooked (on a video game, TV show, etc.)
to drag down; to pull down; to force out (of power, office, role, etc.)
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
letter (of alphabet); character; writing
copier paper; photocopying paper
galley; tray used for printing; galley proof
to spend time (on doing something)
there; that situation; that occasion; the spot (i.e. "on the spot"); immediately; then and there
slowly; unhurriedly; easily (e.g. in time); well; well (e.g. sleep); comfortably
to stand up; to get up; to rise; to recover; to take action; to start; to make the initial charge