without losing time (e.g. to do); without even time for (doing something)
right away; without delay; as soon as possible; very soon
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
to rub; to crumple; to massage; to argue; to have a heated discussion; to train; to coach
to smash; to crush; to shut down; to put out of business; to wreck; to break; to butcher
all-out attack; general offensive
fixed date; appointed day
opposite side; bottom; rear; back; lining; inside; in the shadows
to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)
to take command; to give direction
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
to stretch larger; to enlarge (photos); to delay (e.g. the end of a meeting)
to pass judgment (judgement); to make a decision
to stay calm; to keep cool
to hesitate; to have scruples; to be afraid of what others may think; to lord it over; to have great influence
to notice; to become aware; to be scrupulous; to be attentive; to recover consciousness; to come to oneself
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
to stare at; to gaze at; to look hard at; to watch intently; to fix one's eyes on
for two people's eyes to meet; catching someone's eye; making eye contact; meeting a person's gaze
sweetly (smiling); broadly (grinning)
to smell; to smell of; to have a smell
such; this sort of; like this
siblings; brothers and sisters; brothers; siblings-in-law; brothers-in-law; mate
to present; to submit; to tender; to hold out
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
confidence; trust; faith; credit (finance)
to feel (as if); to have a feeling (that); to have a hunch (that); to feel like doing; to want to do
one's personal belongings; one's vicinity; one's daily life; everyday necessities
bosom (buddy); trusted (friend)
to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify
to buy; to purchase; to value; to have a high opinion; to stir; to provoke
how much; how many; however (much); no matter how; what matters is ...; it all comes down to ...
military personnel; soldier
perfunctory; cursory; passing; chance (e.g. customer); transient; stray
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
thief; robber; burglar; bandit
upright; honest; faithful; conscientious; sincere
well-bred; of good upbringing