to tease; to banter; to make fun of (someone)
to stretch larger; to enlarge (photos); to delay (e.g. the end of a meeting)
middle; midway; middle position; moderate position; interim; intermediary
ordinary soldier; mere soldier
to diffuse; to spread throughout; to prevail; to become widespread; to reach everyone
complete set; all; everything
special order (goods); custom (made); bespoke
need; want; necessity; expenses; cost
craftsman; artisan; tradesman; worker; workman
to glare at each other; to confront each other
to take the form (of); to assume a shape
appearance; air; condition; state; form
merit; success; meritorious deed; achievement; accumulated experience
one (esp. of two); the other; one way; on the other hand
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
to descend; to go down; to be handed down (of an order, judgment, etc.); to pass (of time); to surrender; to capitulate; to be less than
match; game; bout; contest
out of control; out of hand; unmanageable; nothing one can do
tough guy; wild one; fearless fighter
victory or defeat; issue (of battle); outcome
fighting a good fight; putting up a good fight; fighting bravely
to drag down; to pull down; to force out (of power, office, role, etc.)
threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
to yield; to give in; to bend (knee, etc.); to subdue; to overpower; (arch.) to feel down
remarkable ability; mastery; brilliant technique; go-getter; resourceful person; wizard
one's own judgement (judgment); decision made without consulting others; arbitrary decision; dogmatism
to make sense; to be consistent; to be logical; to stand to reason; to be coherent
dwelling; house; residence; den; habitat
deeply; keenly; severely; intently; carefully; closely
speck; dot; point; only a little; particle; only one
to have one's eye caught on something; to have one's attention drawn to something
infant; baby; little child
expresses displeasure or disapproval; just from (doing); simply by
surely; certainly; no doubt; indeed
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
indication; sign; hint; tone (of the market)
shout; cry; outcry; yell; shriek; scream
hailing each other; acting in concert; responding (to); agreement; concord
agreement; affirmative; aye; yes; OK
to make someone cry; to move someone to tears; to grieve
simultaneous; all at once
cannonball; shot (in the shot put)