ringleader; mastermind; leader (of a plot)
first time; first; initial
meeting; conference; session; assembly; council; convention
(with a) whizzing sound; sound of something whizzing by
to be shut; to close; to be firm (of a body, face, etc.); to be well-knit; to be locked; to tighten
way; method; means; resource; course
count; counting; count of balls and strikes; count (after a knock-down in boxing); count (of radioactivity)
participation; joining; entry; adherence
reason; cause; history; origin
these guys; these fellows
tap-tap; knock-knock; cough-cough; bark (of a fox); yelp; heavily (e.g. of snow falling)
difficulty; hardship; trouble; infeasibility; inability (to carry out)
(organ) rejection; unthinking dismissal; strong reaction (against)
thinking (about a matter) for a long time; contemplating for a long time; lengthy consideration; pondering
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
muscle; tendon; vein; artery; fiber; fibre; line
evening glow; red sunset; afterglow (of sunset)
red; crimson; Red; communist; (arch.) beautiful
to insert; to put in; to have a griping pain; to flow in; to shine in
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
in regard to; concerning (usu. of disputes)
publicity; advertisement; advertising; propaganda
to begin; to set about; to start
prospects of victory; chances of success
of course; certainly; naturally
influence; clout; leverage
from time immemorial; ancient; time-honoured; time-honored
to form a group; to form a bunch
store; shop; establishment; restaurant
acquaintance; friend; familiar face
degree of familiarity; popularity
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
to become stronger; to grow in intensity; to grow violent; to invite contributions, etc.; to solicit help, participation, etc.; to recruit (e.g. soldiers)
reliable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising