to take back; to regain; to get back; to recover
to be noisy; to be astir; to rustle; to murmur
having an immediate effect; taking immediate effect
to borrow; to have a loan; to rent; to hire
one's favourite party trick (favorite); one's specialty; No. 18; eighteenth; repertoire of 18 kabuki plays
to dominate; to prevail; to be superior to; to get ahead of; to get the upper hand
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
to let out; to utter; to issue; to send; to leave; to depart
moderator; host; chairman
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
strikeout; strike out; fanning out
batter's box; one's turn at bat
ball; ball (pitch that falls outside of the strike zone); bowl; board (cardboard, pasteboard, etc.)
to be seized with fear; to be intimidated; to lose one's nerve; to be frightened; to get cold feet; to chicken out
shivering; feeling chilly; shuddering (with fear); feeling creepy; thrilled; excited
to take one's place; to take one's position; to go into position; to line up
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
offender; criminal; culprit
mixing; blending; adding; adulteration
to seize; to capture; to arrest; to hold down; to subdue
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
forced laugh; forced smile
had better ...; had better not ...
declaration; indication; representation; manifestation; demonstration; expression
funny; comical; humorous; ridiculous; silly; absurd
people; (all) persons; you (usu. plural); various
bachelorhood; single; unmarried; celibate
chief seat; seat of honor; seat of honour; head of the table
dumbfounded; in mute amazement
(an) adult their age (should, should not, etc.); grown man (woman); person who is old enough (to know better)
to make an appearance; to show up
door; gate; opening; title page
quick pace; quick steps; quick march; trot (horse gait)