to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
exhausted; tired; withered; worn out; boiling until shapeless or mushy; tediously
(not) at all; (not) a bit; (not) in the least; (not) in the slightest
to do what one is told to; to take someone's advice; to listen to what someone says
(not) at all; (not) in the slightest; wholly; entirely; extremely; very
to be filled with strength; to be filled with effort; to be enthusiastic about; to be tired (ironic)
to arrive at (e.g. a decision); to reach (a stage); to lead to (a place); to get to; in the extreme case of; (arch.) to come
arm; skill; efforts; ability
to turn; to rotate; to pass around; to send around; to move (someone or something to where its needed); to send; to turn (to a new use)
comparatively; relatively
to coo at; to behave like a spoiled child; to snort; to sniff
next; following; subsequent; stage; station
never mind that; don't worry about that; listen up
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
to get irritated; to get annoyed; to be on the edge; to fret; to lose patience
tone (of voice); manner of talking
to put on weight; to gain weight; to grow fat; to get stout
anyhow; in any case; at any rate; at best; at most
(not so) much; (not) very
unusual; unwonted; uncharacteristic
in terms of both ... and ...; from the perspective of ... as well as ...; whether it be ... or ...
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
and; or; and the like; and so forth; and what not
overbearing; coercive; pushy; forcible; high-handed
as you were; return to your original position!; er, rather
to drag down; to pull down; to force out (of power, office, role, etc.)
to board; to embark on; to get into (a car); to march into; to enter
silent (as the grave); deadly silent; deathly quiet
to fall completely silent; to become still as death
front; frontage; facade; main
having said that; on the other hand
falling lightly (e.g. snow, petals, confetti); fluttering; flickering; twinkling; appearing and disappearing; catching glimpses