as (X, then Y); with; in accordance with; in proportion to
line; queue; procession; matrix
to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
slight bow (as a greeting or sign of gratitude); nod; salutation; consideration; thoughtfulness
to brace oneself; to focus one's energies; to focus one's mind
large biceps; well-developed biceps
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
platform; home; home base; home plate
to stop; to cease; to come to an end; to cut off
complete change; about-face
particle used to indicate the speaker's hope, desire, wish, etc. (e.g. "it would be nice if ...", "I wish there were ...", etc.); emphatic particle; particle adding uncertainty
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
with a momentary flash of light
quickly (esp. actions); suddenly (esp. wind, rain, etc.)
to jump up; to start up; to leap to one's feet; to fly away; to take off
to look out over; to survey (scene); to take an extensive view of
body; group; party; gang; troupe; troop
hey there; I say; see here
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
pretending to respect someone while in fact staying distant; keeping at arm's length; avoiding (something unpleasant); shying away from; giving the batter an "intentional walk"
insult; affront; disgrace; sexual assault; rape
just this side of; one step short of; on the brink
to meet; to face someone; to co-star; to appear together; to be matched; to face against
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
to brace one's legs; to stand firm; to plant one's feet (firmly on the ground); to hold out; to persist; to make an effort
to pull oneself together; to collect oneself (after a failure); to regain control (of oneself)
to swoop down upon; to fly down; to alight
formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy
ritual stamping in the ring; lineup; appearance together
among (other things); especially; particularly; inter alia; above all (else)
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on
damn; damn it; feces; excrement; damn; damned; very
nasty; disgusting; detestable; unpleasant; disagreeable; creepy