to compare and contrast two alternatives; to weigh the relative merits of A and B; to weigh one's options; to try to have it both ways; to try to sit on two stools
to have a talk; to tell a story
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth
halving; dividing (into two parts); bisection; the two equinoxes (vernal and autumnal)
second (unit of time); arc second
to break off; to come to an end; to be interrupted; to be cut short; to pause
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
to run about; to rush about
riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit
calculation; reckoning; count; forecast
to paint over; to paint out; to fill in; to cover completely (with paint)
to collect; to put (it all) together; to summarize; to aggregate; to bring to a conclusion; to finalize
to tell (a story); to give an account of (an event, experience, etc.); to relate; to tell of; to show; to indicate
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
surface of a board or record
promptly; quickly; without delay; before others; first
advisory level; warning level
to pull up; to drag up; to increase; to raise (e.g. taxes); to withdraw; to leave; to promote (someone to a higher position)
round frame glasses; round-lensed eyeglasses
to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate
containing (an ingredient, mineral, etc.)
impudence; shamelessness; brazenness; arrogance; audacity; effrontery
to take someone along; to be accompanied (by)
commander; commanding officer; CO
unconcernedly; nonchalantly; shamelessly; brazenly
convenient; favorable; favourable; expedient; expedience
posture; pose; position; attitude; approach; stance
discipline; training; teaching manners
(another's) daughter; young lady
right side; right-hand side
ready with a rifle leveled
restriction; restraint; limitation; limit
injury; wound; mistake; accident; loss
regulation; adjustment; control
being able to do as one pleases; doing at will; pothook
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
don't you think?; indicates question