given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
vulgar; indecent; coarse; crude
and; thereupon; because of that
to address (someone); to accost a person; to talk (to someone); to begin to talk; to start a conversation
such; like that; that sort of; very
great laughter; burst of laughter
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
determination; resolution
precipitous; rugged; inaccessible; grim; severe; stern
look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable
immediately; instantly; with nary a pause; without a moment's delay
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
punch (with the fist); punching (a hole); hole punch; punch (drink); punch (in a song, speech, etc.); impact
to tumble down; to roll down
to stab; to thrust (into); to plant (in the ground); to stick upright
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
to smile with one's whole face; to squint
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
to interrupt; to obstruct (a view, someone's way, etc.); to block (light, wind, etc.); to intercept; to cut off
audience; spectator; spectators
to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
showy; loud; gay; flashy; gaudy
to compete with; to argue with; to quarrel
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
wound; injury; chip; crack; flaw; defect
to escape; to make one's getaway; to manage to get away
convenient; favorable; favourable; expedient; expedience
(direct) hit; hitting the mark
one's speciality; one's forte; one's strong point
to be injured; to sustain a wound
to approach; to draw near
to finish off; to ensure (something) is dead; to put an end to; to deliver the final blow; to be the best for A
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
good impression; favorable impression