one in a million (chance, etc.); one in ten thousand; in the unlikely event that
probability; likelihood; chances
to make absolutely sure (that all is right); to use every means; to take all possible measures
to go by; to cross; to pass by; to flash across
pivot; vital point; cornerstone; Japanese photinia
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
to step aside; to move (out of the way); to make way; to resign; to retire; to quit
(if) by some chance; by some possibility; in the unlikely event that; (unlikely event of) emergency; the worst(-case scenario)
stagnation; hindrance; delay
to take the lead; to lead a group; to be in the vanguard
doubt; suspicion; question; strangeness
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
taciturn; reticent; quiet; silent; untalkative
funny; amusing; strange; odd; wrong; unsuitable
thicket; bush; coppice; brushwood
opposite side; other side; over there; ahead; destination; there (somewhere distant, esp. abroad)
to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)
bad(-tasting); unpalatable; poor; unskillful; ugly; unattractive
to stop walking; to pause
why?; what for?; how?; by what means?
I'm sorry; my apologies; may I come in?; permission; leave; dismissal
to apologize (apologise); to refuse; to decline; to be unable to bear; to be defeated (by)
to request; to beg; to call; to order; to entrust to; to rely on
(sound of) footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
what do you want?; can I help you?
consultation; discussion; discussing; asking (someone) for advice
to harm; to cause harm to
cool; calm; composed; all right; fine; OK
real intention; true motive; true meaning
wiles; sinister design; trick; conspiracy; intrigue
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
with a shiver (down one's spine); with a sudden chill
very close (to); within a stone's throw (of); a stone's throw away (from)
beyond that point; after that
terrain; geographical features; topography
to become complicated; to become intricate; to become tangled