to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
to be caught; to be arrested; to hold on to; to grasp; to find (e.g. proof); to get (e.g. a taxi)
probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't
to watch for an unguarded moment
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
to have one's attention attracted (caught); to be preoccupied with
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current
to take refuge in; to succeed in running away
with a whiff; with a puff; suddenly; abruptly; without warning
to take a breath; to take a short rest
when; how soon; how long until
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
to laugh; to smile; to sneer; to ridicule; to be dumbfounded; to be flabbergasted
look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes
prey; catch; kill; spoils; trophy; loot
to get angry; to get mad; to tell someone off; to scold; to be angular; to be square
to eat; to live; to make a living; to bite; to sting (as insects do); to tease; to torment
to become serious; to take something seriously (joke, teasing); to become irritated or angry (usu. at something trivial); to get worked up
that is to say; so that means
(way of) life; living; livelihood; life circumstances
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
outer surface; outward appearance; outside; outside; outer; outward
to keep up (appearances); to smooth over (an error, etc.); to gloss over; to mend; to repair
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
agreement (e.g. business, dispute); understanding; compromise; mutual relations (between family members, coworkers, etc.)
just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of; just ahead of
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
to like; to love; to be fond of
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
to make sure of; to assure oneself of; to see with one's own eyes; to ascertain
kitchen; financial situation
apron; apron (airport); apron (stage)
absence; disregard; indifference
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
cooking; cookery; cuisine; dealing with something; handling; administration
(not) even once; (not) ever
after all; because; but; even; too; as well
one's say; one's point; complaint; grievance; objection
process; course; mechanism
to mistake one thing for another; to mix up two things; to confuse two things; to misunderstand; to misapprehend
dissatisfaction; discontent; displeasure; complaint; unhappiness
housework; domestic chores; family affairs; household matters