flatly rejecting; curtly refusing; beating easily; defeating handily; a kick
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
to thrust before; to thrust at
by mutual agreement; by mutual consent
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
transactions; dealings; business
to shut one's eyes; to ignore; to pretend not to know; to die
selfish; self-centred; egotistical
self-interest; selfish desire
to abuse; to exploit to the full; to give free rein to
overlooking; turning a blind eye
to break; to destroy; to wreck; to ruin; to break (a bill, etc.)
thirst for blood; bloodlust; determination to kill
in; on; at (place); as for; regarding
difference; variation; difference
to knock down; to knock out
to take someone's life; to kill someone
presentiment; premonition; hunch; to have a premonition; to have a hunch
management; dealing with; course of events; circumstances; end result (usu. bad); outcome
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
deep; profound; dense; thick; close (relationship); intense; strong
with all due respect; I'm sorry, but ...; I'm afraid ...
plot; scheme; trick; design; intrigue; artifice
to rub on; to rub against; to wipe on; to strike (a match)
posture; pose; position; attitude; approach; stance
be that as it may; even so; though that be so
discerning (quick) eye; keen insight
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
innermost feelings; heart; motive; nature; disposition; spirit
disposition; temperament; nature; mentality; spirit; character
to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt feelings; to get damaged; to get chipped
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
to be overawed; to be overpowered; to lose the mental battle
good-for-nothing; spineless; gutless; spiritless; feckless; pluckless
forever; for good; eternally; as long as one likes; indefinitely; no matter what
to lift (a person) in one's arms; to help (a person) sit up
to stoop; to lean over; to bend forward; to bend down; to crouch; to squat