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
killing a would-be avenger; having the tables turned on someone (e.g. by a challenger); being beaten at one's own game
nonexistent; not being (there); not having; not
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
bet; wager; stake; gamble
rising up; towering; plump; chubby; shaggy; hairy
to raise one's head; to come to the fore; to rise into importance; to gain strength; to rear its head
to press down; to hold down; to pin down; to suppress (feelings, disorder, opposition, etc.); to repress
rivet; tack; thumbtack; drawing-pin; hobnail
glittering; sparkling; glistening; twinkling
(piece of) rope; ordinary method
restoration; restitution; rehabilitation
unobstructed view; perspective; forecast; outlook; insight; foresight
settlement; solution; resolution
high-spirited; cheerful; assertive; vigorous
to satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.); to meet (e.g. demands); to fulfill; to fill (e.g. a cup); to pack; to supply
stealing a march on; getting a head start; secretly acting before others; solo raid on an enemy's camp (for glory)
to plan; to form a plan; to scheme; to envision; to intend to do
acknowledgement; acknowledgment; recognition; cognition
three times; thrice; third (musical interval); many times; over and over again
excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal
to fit into (a box, frame, category, etc.); to be contained within; to settle down (into); to be installed (in one's rightful place); to settle into (one's position); to take up (a post)
tall, lanky person; bean pole; tall and thin; tall and lanky
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
meaning; point (e.g. of a statement); gist; goal; intent; object
(coming to an) agreement; consent; mutual understanding; accord; consensus
all you want; as much as one wants
charge (electrical); recharging; charge (fee); topping up (a contactless smart card); recharging; refuelling; charge
wagon; tea wagon; teacart; station wagon; estate car
self-abasement; humility; self-depreciation
charming; fascinating; enchanting; bewitching; beguiling; captivating
to drift; to float; to waft (e.g. a scent); to hang in the air; to be in the air (e.g. a feeling or mood); to wander; to walk around aimlessly
market (financial, stock, domestic, etc.); marketplace; exchange; (street) market
to be saved up (of money)
a little; some; somewhat; amount; quantity; number
to earn (income); to make (money); to score (points, victory); to gain (time); to work hard (at one's job); to labor
putting that aside; that said; apart from that; anyway; be that as it may
body; oneself; one's place; one's position; main part; meat (as opposed to bone, skin, etc.)
to be greedy; to devour greedily
impudent; shameless; brazen; forward; audacious; cheeky