to put one's strength into
what is it (that); the meaning of something; what something is about
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style
in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start
the real criminal; true culprit
crime; sin; penalty; sentence; fault; responsibility
to rub on; to rub against; to wipe on; to lay the blame on
vortex; maelstrom; whirlpool; (in the middle of a) scandal; controversy; quarrel
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
long ago; already; a long time ago
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
plot; intrigue; scheme; conspiracy; agreement between two or more people to commit an unlawful act
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
life or death struggle; mortal combat; struggle to the death
war; fighting; fierce competition
to go around; to return; to surround; to concern (usu. of disputes)
favour; favor; obligation; debt of gratitude
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
having gone too far to turn back
to accept; to receive; to agree
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
until then; till then; to that extent; the end of it; all there is to it
to replace; to substitute; to shift; to change places
to play a hand game (e.g. rock, paper, scissors)
to be attached; to be connected with; to remain imprinted; to scar; to bear (fruit, interest, etc.); to be acquired (of a habit, ability, etc.); to increase (of strength, etc.)
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
action; conduct; behaviour; behavior; mobilization; mobilisation
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
given the situation; now that it has come to this; if it comes to this
to be added to; to be appended; to join in (e.g. a group of friends); to participate; to increase (e.g. heat); to gain in (e.g. influence)
had better ...; had better not ...
I've heard that ...; rumour has it that ...; it appears as if ...
yes; that is correct; um; errr; huh?; grrr
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
to pass through; to pass by; to pass (of time); to elapse; to have expired; to have ended; to exceed
reckless; (at) random; haphazard; blind; sudden; abrupt
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.); low (position); close to the ground; short (height); deep (voice); in a low key
it seems; I think; I guess; right?; don't you agree?
crowd of people; great number of people; in great numbers