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stealing a march on; getting a head start; secretly acting before others; solo raid on an enemy's camp (for glory)

2

without hesitation; with great optimism; (pushing or pulling) strongly; (drinking) heavily

1

to push aside; to brush aside

4

to push into; to cram into; to stuff into; to break in; to burgle; to burglarize

2

to turn one's back to

1

understanding completely; understanding all there is to know

1

blinking (in surprise)

4

making; producing; appearance (attire, make-up, etc.); build; physique; sashimi

1

even

1

surprise; astonishment; wonder; amazement

10

with a start; with a jump

6

composition

1

question; inquiry; enquiry

7

lifeboat; friend in need; helping hand; timely help

1

from afar; over a great distance; all the way

1

reason; logic; sense; truth; right

2

to say enough (as much as required); to say plenty; to say well; to say cleverly; to say often; to say frequently

3

bashfully; hesitantly; fidgety; restlessly; squirming; wriggling

1

continually; continuously; incessantly; without interruption

1

small bones

1

to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move

3

bounds; limits; boundary fence (esp. of horse-riding ground)

2

to open (e.g. doors); to open (e.g. business, etc.); to be empty; to be vacant; to be available; to be open (e.g. neckline, etc.); to have been opened (of one's eyes, mouth, etc.)

2

one way or another; in many ways; in various ways

3

indicates uncertainty or second hand nature of information quoted

3

misunderstanding

1

speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...

3

this and that; this or that; one thing or another; this way and that

2

which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon

3

gesture; charades (game)

2

no matter how much time passes

4

to pin the enemy down; to glare another down (and render impotent)

1

to paste; to stick; to affix; to station; to post

3

(with a) start; fright; alarm

2

dots; spots; bit by bit; little by little; here and there; scattered

2

not so

1

stiff (atmosphere, manner, etc.); cold; unfriendly; thin and bony; scrawny

1

at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just

2

to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time

1

to fight each other

1

to be disheartened; to lose heart; to be sprained; to be snapped; to be broken

2

several; a number of; quantity; amount; counting; figures; number

1

word; language; speech

1

to break into a smile; to smile broadly; to beam

1

carefree; free from worry

1

innocent; simple-minded

3

to wrap up

2

true character; true heart; true spirit

1

to doubt; to distrust; to be suspicious of; to suspect

3

able; capable; competent; able person; person of ability

1