to bend backwards; to bend oneself back; to be taken aback
previous time; last time; previous installment; previous instalment; previous session
to press a question; to cross-examine
to be handed down; to be introduced; to be transmitted; to be circulated; to go along; to walk along
self-confidence; confidence (in oneself)
to step on a landmine; to really step in it; to screw up; to open up a can of worms
scream; shriek; shout; exclamation
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
unaware; unmindful; unconscious; blind; apathetic
crime; sin; penalty; sentence; fault; responsibility
style; way; shape; form; appearance; state
to be loath to; to balk at (doing); to grudge (doing); to take (good) care of
to be at a loss; to think and think but get nowhere; to fail to come up with a good idea
effeminate; unmanly; cowardly; sissy
plausible; believable; solemn; dignified; serious
to nod one's head; to nod yes; to agree
to dash over oneself (e.g. water); to take (e.g. shower); to bask in (e.g. the sun); to suffer (e.g. an attack); to draw (e.g. criticism, attention, praise); to have heaped upon
(all) important positions; every strategic point; each key post; (all) important parts; every important point
to sum up; to summarize; to summarise
to shake; to jolt; to shake (e.g. the political world); to disturb; to put off a batter (by varying one's type of pitch)
to trick; to cheat; to deceive; to coax; to wheedle; to soothe and humor (humour)
pain; ache; soreness; damage; injury; wear
to content oneself with; to be resigned to (one's fate); to be contented (satisfied) with (one's lot)
to accept; to receive; to agree
sudden; abrupt; unexpected; unforeseen
presentiment; premonition; hunch; to have a premonition; to have a hunch
anyhow; in any case; at any rate; at best; at most
idea; plan; fancy; impulse; thought; whim
clear; precise; definite; distinct
to commit a crime; to commit a sin
community; circles; kingdom; erathem; field (electrical); border
law; regulation; rule; code; agreement; arrangement
to run counter to; to go against; to disobey; to infringe
stealing a march on; getting a head start; secretly acting before others; solo raid on an enemy's camp (for glory)
lunch; (Western-style) single-plate lunch set; plate lunch; launch (boat); motorboat; ranch
to invite; to ask (someone to do); to tempt; to lure; to induce (tears, laughter, sleepiness, etc.); to arouse (e.g. sympathy)
penalty; sentence; punishment