thrust; charge; digging into (a matter); depth; straight man (of a comedy duo); quip; jab
next term; next period; next version; next release
having done that; if that is done; if it is done in that way
falling together; mutual destruction; joint bankruptcy
not funny; not a laughing matter; not a joke
to instigate; to tempt; to entice; to incite
suitable time; good time; propriety; moderation
live coals (for firelighting); cause (of disturbance, conflict, etc.); trigger
coach (horse-drawn); carriage; wagon; cart
stand; rack; support; holder; counter for machines, incl. vehicles; setting (e.g. in jewellery); level (e.g. price level)
to flap (wings); to spread one's wings; to go out into the world
dragon (as depicted in Western myths)
leaving (e.g. work at end of day); withdrawal (e.g. from a noble's or superior's presence); exit (e.g. from a market)
standing by; awaiting an opportunity; being on alert
to be dark; to be dull; to be unassuming; to be inconspicuous; to not stand out
dress; attire; clothing; getup; outfit; personal appearance
position (where one is standing); place where one stands; position; stance; standpoint
to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem
song lyrics; words of a song; libretto
to kill with a sword (knife, dagger, etc.); to slay; to put to the sword
as soon as possible; ASAP; even a little early
moving forward (e.g. plans); acceleration (e.g. of payment schedule); front-loading
preliminary announcement; previous announcement; portent; sign; forewarning
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
to contain; to comprise; to hold in the mouth; to bear in mind; to understand; to express (emotion, etc.)
slight; minor; trifling; considerable; proper; decent
no!; no no!; no, not at all
unpleasant; disagreeable; nasty; lewd; lascivious; obscene
sticking; clinging; with a smack (e.g. sitting down); hard; all over; thickly
evaluation; criticism; commenting on; assessment; estimation
is it?; isn't it?; be; is
merit system (as opposed to seniority); meritocracy; ability-ism
mount; stand; lens mount; mounting (e.g. a drive); mounting (animal behaviour); asserting dominance
training range; training grounds; training area
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
thankfully; fortunately; luckily; thanks to your (his, their, everyone's, etc.) kindness; thanks to your assistance; thanks to your support
(mental) attitude; way of thinking; attention; care; prudence; intention
preliminary investigation; preparation