weather; climatic conditions; fine weather; clear day; situation; state of affairs
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
about this time; about now
to occur to; to remind of; to come to mind
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
war; battle; match; game; competition
turning things around with a home run; turning the tables with a single successful attack (move)
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
to fall (e.g. blossoms, leaves); to scatter; to be dispersed; to disappear; to dissolve; to spread
thirst for blood; bloodlust; determination to kill
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
to swallow one's tears; to choke back one's tears; to hold back one's disappointment; to suppress one's mortification
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
minority (i.e. being under age); minor; underage person
juice; soft drink (usu. fruit-based); sweetened drink
cheers; bottoms-up; toast; drink (in honor or celebration of someone or something); drinking one's glass dry
absolutely; definitely; unconditionally
nonchalantly; without a care
to regain one's footing; to get back on one's feet; to recover; (of the market) to improve
this and that; various things
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
at work; in the midst of work; working
to work hard; to try hard; to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to devote oneself to
anticipation; expectation; plan; preparation
to take a step backward; to retreat a step; to back up
posture; pose; position; attitude; approach; stance
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
pushing; support; backing; pushing from behind (a cart, etc.); pusher
that is to say; so that means
to become familiar with; to get used to; to become accustomed to; to come to fit; to go (well) with; to suit
sensation; feeling; tendency; propensity
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
fork; junction; diverging point; turning point (e.g. in one's life); crossroads
to await; to wait for; to expect
to repair; to mend; to change; to alter; to put back; to put away; to cure
vigorously (ripping, tearing, scratching, etc.); roughly; (eating) with a crunch; stiff; starchy; (working) hard
rest area; rest stop; service area (next to a highway); service station; parking area
reading too much into (a statement, etc.)