first thing in the morning
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
to hinder; to obstruct; to disrupt; to interfere with; to cause a delay
management; dealing with; course of events; circumstances; end result (usu. bad); outcome
immediately; as soon as possible; as quickly as possible
matter (to discuss); item (on the agenda); issue; (court) case
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
to attract; to draw near; to charm; to attract; to have a convulsion
to face on; to look out on to
trickling (of water); flickering (of fire); darting about (e.g. a small animal); scampering about
to profit; to benefit from; to take advantage of; to make good use of
complete; whole; perfect; safe
reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about
seems to be; appears to have; supposed to be
in bad shape; not doing well; not going well; out of condition; in poor form
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
but; however; even though; even if
degeneration; retrogression
vague; obscure; indistinct; hazy; ambiguous
neighborhood; vicinity; environs; approaching
robust; brawny; muscular; strong; sturdy
assistance; help; aid; support; reinforcement
generous; soft-hearted; having a good personality
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; quietly; peacefully
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
among these; between these; of these; in here; in this
fighting scene; scene of carnage (bloodshed); location of the fight between the Asuras and Shakra; difficulties (in a love relationship); crunch time (esp. for cartoonists)
to protect (someone); to look after (e.g. an injured leg); to defend; to cover for; to stand up for; to stick up for
early; a little earlier than usual; a little faster than usual; slightly quicker
before I knew it; next thing you know; when I came to
to pay attention; to be watchful
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
every corner; every nook and cranny; all the ins and outs
to keep a watchful eye on