to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
soon; shortly; before long; nearly; almost
victory; triumph; conquest; success; win
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
slapping; splashing; splatting; banging shut; flat (refusal, denial, etc.)
each and every one of them; every last one of them; all a bunch of
full of confidence; brimming with (self-)confidence; having great faith in oneself
black; dark; blackish; suspicious; criminal; darkened and dirty; sooty
to go by; to cross; to pass by; to flash across
defenseless; defenceless; unprotected; vulnerable
locational advantage; advantageous position; products from the land (farm output, timber, minerals, etc.); land rent
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
meticulous; careful; discreet; scrupulous; prudent
to well up; to burst; to arise
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
decision; determination; resolution
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
to stab each other; to sacrifice oneself in order to harm someone else
to go through; to pierce; to run through (e.g. a river through a city); to pass through; to stick to (opinion, principles, etc.); to carry out
to bring down (an animal, opponent, etc.); to kill; to shoot dead; to shoot down
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
(not) anywhere; nowhere; everywhere; anywhere
arm; skill; efforts; ability
to shine on; to illuminate; to compare (with); to refer to
to deceive; to blind the eyes of
contour; outline; summary; outline; looks; features
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
hand used like a sword in striking
to push out; to project; to stick out; to hand over (e.g. to the police)
snare; trap (for catching wild game, etc.); trap (i.e. ruse, subterfuge, etc.)
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)
embarrassing; embarrassed; ashamed; disgraceful; shameful
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
reflection; reconsideration; introspection; regret; repentance; remorse
numbness; going to sleep (of a limb); pins and needles
feel (i.e. tactile sensation); touch; feeling; sensation; texture (e.g. food, cloth)
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
such a stupid ...; what a crazy ...; no way!; what nonsense!; how can that be?
retreating figure; appearance from behind
accurate; correct; precise; exact
to hang (something) on (something); to throw on (clothes); to hook; to catch; to cheat; to evade payment; to drink (alcohol)
carelessness; inattention; thoughtlessness