no use; useless; not fit for its purpose
shot; charge; blow; punch; home run; try
this way (of doing); this method; this sort (of thing); this type
performance (at a party or banquet, etc.); side show; entertainment
basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
no sooner ... than ...; hardly ... when ...; as soon as
top and bottom; high and low; going up and down; rising and falling; going and coming back; upper and lower classes
asafetida (Ferula assafoetida)
as before; as ever; as it was originally
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
(artistic portrait of a) lion
to get to know each other; to make acquaintance
important person; influential figure; big shot; big thing; big one; big game
to gain fame; to make one's name
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
disgraceful behavior; disgraceful behaviour; shameful sight
to expose (to the sun, public, danger, etc.); to bleach; to refine; to rinse (vegetables); to soak; to doxx
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
person in charge; senior staff; manager; chief; head
invisibly; secretly; privately
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; mysterious; meaningless
to come out all right; to take care of itself; to be OK
calmly; quietly; gently; be quiet!
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
to tighten; to stiffen; to brace; to strain
softly; mildly; gently; politely
poor; pitiable; pathetic; pitiful
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain