to take seriously; to take someone at their word; to believe (to be true)
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
one breath; time of one breath; pause; break; (doing in) one go; doing without stopping
to drink up; to drink to the last drop; to drink (a glass) dry; to drain (one's glass); to empty; to down (a drink)
exit; way out; outlet; vent
distance; journey; itinerary; path (e.g. to one's goal); way; process
undulation; ups and downs; highs and lows
anything and everything; from top to toe; from A to Z
to take root (of a plant); to strike root; to root; to become established (e.g. of an idea, a movement); to take hold; to take root
same quality; same nature; homogeneous
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
blinding someone's eyes (to make an escape); smoke screen; distraction; magic (trick); sleight of hand
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 serve; to work under; to obey
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 someone); to tear (away); to steal
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 appear uneasy; to appear anxious
completely; absolutely; totally; (not) at all
to become slightly sweaty; to sweat a little; to become moist with sweat
bursting out (laughter); breaking out (applause); in a rush; in a surge; suddenly; all of a sudden
6th 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
bond (between people); (emotional) ties; bonds; tether; fetters
reward; recompense; return; punishment; retribution
to drag into; to pull into; to lure inside; to win over; to entice into