to have a showdown; to settle (e.g. a dispute)
geometric progression; proliferation; multiplying like rats
arrangements; plan; programme; program; preparations
children's game in which the aim is to occupy the other's home base; taking a place; securing a position
battle; fight; fighting; engagement; contest
specialized; specialised; boutique
no matter what; whatever you say; in the end
to this extent; to this degree; this much; this little
to enclose (with); to surround (with); to turn (one's head, heel, etc.); to think over; to work out; (arch.) to notify (orally or in writing)
horizon (related to bodies of water)
official announcement; proclamation
unable to move; dead in the water; completely helpless
collar; lapel; neckband; nape of the neck; scruff of the neck
(around the) neck; nape; collar (at the front)
to stay calm; to keep cool
with a snap; (break) cleanly; (reject) sternly; flatly; smartly (e.g. of dressing up well)
male instincts; male frivolity
a wise man keeps away from danger
whereabouts; address; place of temporary residence
straightforwardly; readily; without hesitation
to strip someone; to help someone remove (clothes)
premarital sexual relations (intercourse)
point in question (at issue)
at one's feet; underfoot; a respectful term written after the addressee's name in a formal letter; you; thou
suddenly; unexpectedly; by chance; accidentally; lightly; nimbly
sexy; popular; well-liked
sightseer; spectator; viewer
to get out of hand; to become uncontrollable; to boil over
noisily (running around); with heavy feet; in a fluster; in a flurry; slapstick
unbearable; intolerable; unendurable
needle (compass, gauge, etc.); hand (clock); indicator; guiding principle; guideline; guide
weight; body weight; importance; weight; emphasis
stoppage; interruption; cessation; suspension
to get carried away; to become over-excited; to push one's luck; to push a good thing too far
remote place; backcountry; the sticks; hinterland