to leave one's footprints; to leave one's mark on; to leave a message (behind)
to step firmly; to harden by treading
to tire of; to lose interest in; to be too much for one; to find unmanageable; to be beyond one's control; to not know what to do with
deliberation; (thoughtful) consideration; to consider a matter carefully
gourd-shaped war fan; referee's fan; stratagem; tactics
fixed game; bid-rigging; put-up job; contest in which the victor is practically known beforehand (e.g. due to unfair conditions or an obvious difference in strength)
agreement (e.g. business, dispute); understanding; compromise; mutual relations (between family members, coworkers, etc.)
nasal discharge; nasal mucus; snot; booger; bogey
to tell (to do); to order; to tell on (someone); to tattle; to often say
to extract; to pull out; to draw out; to headhunt; to lure away; to poach
treasure; treasured item; prized possession
self-esteem; self-respect; self-importance; conceit; pride
belligerence; fighting spirit
to ignite; to set fire to; to spark (an incident, etc.); to inflame (a situation, etc.)
elaborate but slow execution; polished but slow work
rough-and-ready; knocked-up; hasty; slipshod; slapdash
to respect; to honor; to honour; to esteem; to prize
levelling of ground (for construction); preparation of soil (for planting)
to knock down; to beat (someone) up; to injure (someone) so badly they cannot recover (esp. emotionally); to overwhelm (with mental anguish, etc.)
loser; defeated person; the defeated
silver (Ag); silver coin; money; silver medal; silver colour; silver color; bank
later on; subsequently; by and by; after a while
to step over or across; to overcome
crazy deed; unbelievable deed; the height of madness; act of sheer madness
to take seriously; to believe in; to fall for
close; intimate; on good terms
unable to get along; unable to cooperate; unable to hit it off; not seeing eye to eye
be inextricably involved; be in a sticky situation
(balance) scales; shoulder carrying pole; steelyard
retreat; withdrawal; retirement
one's way back; one's way home
management; dealing with; course of events; circumstances; end result (usu. bad); outcome