to hold down; to twist someone's arm; to force (someone) to yield (e.g. an argument); to make (someone) surrender
last (i.e. immediately preceding); previous; pre- (e.g. premodern); before; before; earlier
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
personal grudge; personal enmity
to kill by hitting; to beat to death; to slaughter
of no use whatsoever; good for nothing; useless
self-satisfaction; (self-)complacency; smugness
cannot be undone; can't be recovered from
to make an appearance; to show up
obstruction; check; hindrance; prevention; impediment; interdiction
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
the height of folly; sheer stupidity
to sway to and fro; to drift about; to flutter; to be fickle; to be irresolute; to vacillate
to scoff; to laugh at; to make fun of; to ridicule; to jeer at
then; in that case; considering; if that is the case; if so
which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon
to be transparent; to be easily seen through; to be obvious; to be apparent
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
to flap strongly; to stir up fiercely
to blow up (i.e. wind); to blow upwards; to spout into the air
at once; immediately; right now
loyalty; sincerity; allegiance; fidelity; integrity
reason; cause; circumstances
excitement; exasperation; indignation; rage; fury
to get (much) colder; to deepen (cold); to feel cold (of the body); to be chilled to the bones; to worsen (of relations, economic conditions, etc.)
acting rashly; running wildly; runaway (process); reckless baserunning
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
to precede; to forestall; to anticipate
to turn aside adroitly; to dodge
claws and fangs; claws and tusks; clutches; devious design; pawn; stooge
feeling of tension; air of tension; tension; nervousness
hair; fur; wool; down; plumage
had better ...; may as well ...
to jar; to creak; to grate
continuation; continuance; going on; resuming
spare time; free time; leisure time
to treat; to handle; to deal with; to arrange; to decorate; to dress
if one is unlucky; if one is careless
to smash up; to defeat crushingly