to leave (in someone's keeping); to put (in someone's care); to put (someone) in charge of; to leave (a matter) in someone's hands; to lean on; to put one's weight 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
to outwit; to get the better of; to overcome a superior opponent and leave him speechless
counterfeit paper money; forged document
with a start; in surprise; suddenly (realize, remember, etc.); all of a sudden; puffing (air); with a puff
to be flustered; to lose one's presence of mind
damn; damn it; feces; excrement; damn; damned; very
tedious job; troublesome job; time-consuming job; piecework
to turn away; to bear off; to veer away; to deviate (e.g. of a conversation); to digress; to go astray
to settle; to finish; to bring to an end
to decide to; to pretend that; to make a practice of doing; to make it a rule to
number of days; period of days; daily interest rate
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
manner of using one's hands
banknote; bill; note; paper money
battlefield; battleground
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
put; place; leave; do (in preparation)
scolding; telling-off; rebuke; complaint; grumbling; fault-finding
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
not one to talk; who are you to say; look who's talking
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
to ask a question; to begin to ask a question
chance; opportunity; machine; aircraft; counter for aircraft; counter for (remaining) lives
to lose (a chance); to miss (a chance); to overlook; to omit; to deviate
you're welcome; don't mention it; not at all; my pleasure
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
unsteadily (e.g. on one's feet); shakily; wavering (in one's mind); unsteadily; aimlessly; unconsciously
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly
intelligence gathering; information gathering
to endeavor (endeavour); to try; to strive; to make an effort; to exert oneself; to be diligent
to rage; to storm (at); to be furious; to enthuse; to speak enthusiastically; to speak with vigour
to warp; to bend; to contort; to be perverted; to be warped (of a view, mind, etc.); to be distorted
to be sticky; to be adhesive; to persevere; to persist; to stick to
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
to dam up; to hold back; to keep back; to stem (an activity); to check (e.g. progress)
fatigue; weariness; exhaustion; tiredness
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
stock (of goods); reserve; supply
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate