to cool (e.g. from a high temperature to room temperature); to let cool; to dampen; to throw a damper on; to spoil
conclusive evidence; positive proof; definite proof; confirmation
to sever relations (with somebody; esp. a relative or spouse); to break off (with)
overprotective; excessive care; overprotection; overprotectiveness
nervous temperament; worrier's disposition
noisy; loud; annoying; troublesome; fussy; finicky
common people; ordinary people; masses
correct; right; correct interpretation (answer, solution)
to be sad; to mourn for; to regret
long-cherished ambition; satisfaction
one's opinion on (life and) death
argument; discussion; dispute; controversy
preface; introduction; lead in (to a joke, question, etc.); lead up; payment in advance (by bank transfer); swinging (one's body) forward
to say in other words; to put another way; to express in different words; to reword; to rephrase
wee-wee; pee-pee; number one
talk; story; conversation
self-satisfied look; triumphant expression
walking heavily; lumbering
to take a nap; to catch forty winks; to catch some Z's
high-functioning; high-performance; sophisticated
to carry in one's hand; to carry with one; to have on one's person; to take along (someone); to take (someone) with one; to be accompanied by
power; might; authority; influence
commodity; article of commerce; goods; stock; merchandise
(for) self-defense; (for) self-protection
to defend oneself; to protect oneself
to order; to send away for; to have (something) sent to one; to pull (something) closer
big hit; big prize; bumper crop; striking it rich; right on the mark; bonanza
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
to play dumb; to feign ignorance; to act as innocent
smelling burnt; smelling scorched; smelling of gunpowder (i.e. as if armed conflict is about to break out); tense; suspicious; dubious
firearms; missile; projectile weapon
sidearm throw; sidearm delivery; sidearm pitch
straight ball (pitch); direct (e.g. question); blunt
completely; all the way; altogether; bodily
to take seriously; to believe in; to fall for
hanky-panky; juggling; cheating; deception; smoke and mirrors
to express sudden recognition and being impressed; (lit.) to slap one's knee
begging for one's life; pleading for one's life
pit of the stomach; solar plexus; place where water falls
stupid girl; stupid woman
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
ignoring; looking the other way; passing through; going through; ball hit through net (in tennis)
making off with (something); absconding; stolen; absconded (with)
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination