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to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in

3

to blow off (strongly); to blow away; to drive away (e.g. one's worries); to dispel; to do at great speed (e.g. drive a car); to carry out (a task) very quickly

1

unthinkable; unimaginable; terrible; awful; (arch.) very

1

pale fiery light seen in the fields and mountains at night; will-o'-the-wisp

1

physical

2

heating power; thermal power; firepower

2

power; might; authority; influence

2

comparison

1

does not seem (to be)

1

to raise one's head; to come to the fore; to rise into importance; to gain strength; to rear its head

1

heartening; reassuring

2

second (unit of time); arc second

2

popular use; circulation; to pass as; to pass for

2

attitude; posture; preparedness; readiness

2

correspondence (to); equivalence; suitability; coordination; dealing with; coping with

4

immediately; promptly

3

to smash up; to defeat crushingly

1

first; new

1

to make sure of; to assure oneself of; to see with one's own eyes; to ascertain

3

to tuck one's tail between one's legs; to admit defeat; to turn tail (and run)

1

flight; desertion; escape

3

chase; pursuit; tracking; following up; tracing

3

start; commencement; beginning; initiation

3

violence; force

1

inactive placebo; placebo

1

running away; escaping on foot

1

some; few; somewhat; to a certain extent; (arch.) many; (arch.) a lot

1

fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet

1

or; or else

1

nimble; smart; quick

1

physique; constitution

1

to have a short turning radius (e.g. car); to be adaptable; to be quick to respond to shifting circumstances

1

straight line

1

to win; to gain victory

3

gourd-shaped war fan; referee's fan; stratagem; tactics

1

six of one, half a dozen of the other; scant difference

1

to escape

3

chasing; chase

1

isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words

2

attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning

1

literally; to the letter; literal

1

in front of one's eyes; just nearby; within a stone's throw

1

to ask a question; to begin to ask a question

3

to come near; to let someone approach; to bring near; to bring together; to deliver (opinion, news, etc.); to send (e.g. a letter); to let someone drop by

2

to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour

1

suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation

1

to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)

1

thicket; coppice; brushwood

9

to go fast; to drive fast; to speed

1

transfer of control

1