evident; plain; distinct; clear
prospects of victory; chances of success
to see well in the dark; to have good night vision
example; simile; metaphor; allegory
order; turn; sorting; obedient; docile; submissive
smoke screen; dazzler; camouflage; deceptive means; magic; witchcraft
to be fed up (with); to be tired (of); to be stumped; to be nonplussed; to wince; to shrink back
to hold (someone) down; to pin down; to wrestle to the ground
to become (a state, condition, etc.)
program (of events, music, etc.); programme; program (booklet); brochure; (computer) program; programming
to follow; to accompany; to cleave to; to join up with; to obey implicitly; to flatter
branch road; forked road; branch; crossroads (of a course of events); turning point; parting of the ways
upper stream; upper course; upstream; upper classes
valley (with a river running through it); gorge; ravine; canyon
shore; bank (of a body of water)
to be hesitant; to feel timid
to bend many times; to turn and twist; to zigzag
unforeseen; unexpected; sudden; accidental
to snatch from; to steal from
duty; sense of duty; honor; in-law; relation by marriage
to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle); to blackmail; to extort; to shake down
to wake up; to sober up; to come to one's senses; to become enlightened
to be uneasy; to be anxious; to fear
completely; absolutely; totally; (not) at all
bursting out (laughter); breaking out (applause); in a rush; in a surge; suddenly; all of a sudden
sixth day of the month; six days
(one's) life is not in danger; not life-threatening
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
almost; very nearly; only just; barely; just in time
agreement; consent; same opinion; same view; same meaning
even if I say so myself; for me (to do such a thing)
clear; precise; definite; distinct
sexual relations; physical relations; carnal relations
bonds (between people); (emotional) ties; relationship; tether; fetters
reward; recompense; return; punishment; retribution
to drag into; to pull into; to lure inside; to win over; to entice into
we'll cross that bridge when we get there; we'll think about it when the time comes
negligent; careless; slipshod; slovenly; reckless; irresponsible
substitute article; back-up
imprudence; indiscretion; thoughtlessness
soon; shortly; nearly; almost
one's weak point; one's sore spot; raw nerve
pardon; forgiveness; exemption; permission
to backfire; to produce a result opposite to what was expected or intended
to pour water (into); to dilute with water; to hinder; to hamper; to throw cold water on