contents; content; substance; matter; detail; import
in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
fascination; to charm; to fascinate; to mesmerize
feeling of tragic heroism; feeling of grim resolve; sense of determination
before one's very eyes; under one's nose; imminence; close at hand
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
match; game; bout; contest
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
to collect; to assemble; to gather
plan; scheme; plot; design; project; intention
to accomplish; to achieve; to carry out; to do ... completely; to do ... entirely
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
stupid; foolish; idiotic; fool; idiot; blockhead
terrific; fierce; terrible; tremendous; dreadful; awful
slowly (but steadily); gradually; bit-by-bit; slowly soaking in; slowly permeating; oozing out
reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about
hot; warm; passionate; impassioned; on everybody's mind; on the radar
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
cool; refreshing; clear (e.g. eyes); bright; clear; distinct
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)
excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal
indicates reason or excuse; indicates dissatisfaction; indicates desire to be pampered or indulged
victory; triumph; conquest; success; win
justice; right; righteousness; correct meaning; correct explanation
passionate; hot-blooded; full of vitality
statement; remark; observation; utterance; speech; proposal
gap; difference; disparity; discrepancy
as is; as it is; as things are; like this; this way; at this rate
to return; to come home; to leave; to get home; to get to home plate
proposal; proposition; suggestion
mischief; prank; pastime; hobby; playing with (a lighter, etc.); fooling around with
to harden; to solidify; to become firm; to become certain; to gather (together); to assemble
to leave as is; to let alone; to disregard
monopoly; monopolization; exclusivity; hogging; keeping to oneself
to finger; to touch; to make changes to; to tinker with; to dabble in; to do as a hobby
friendly chat; pleasant chat; lighthearted talk; friendly conversation
it is no exaggeration to say; it is not too much to say
from now on; after this; in the future; from here; from this point