to brush off; to shake off
vital part (of the body); tender spot; key point; essential point; male crotch (as a target in fighting)
to take advantage of one's carelessness; to perform a surprise attack
science fiction; sci-fi; SF
to draw (the winning ticket); to apply; to compare; to put (oneself in someone's position)
somewhat; to some extent; to some degree; some; part; portion
to torment; to punish; to treat harshly; to beat up; to give a drubbing; to cause damage to
exchange; reciprocation; give-and-take; reply; riposte
to go too far; to go to excess; to carry too far
to take advantage (of somebody's weaknesses, carelessness, etc.); to impose on
(not) in the least; (not) at all; (not) a bit
personal feelings; self-interest
carelessly (throwing, tossing, etc.); nonchalantly; casually
error; mistake; slip; bug
being able to do as one pleases; doing at will; pothook
desperate; frantic; excited; worked up; heated; eager
at some point in the past; at some stage
outside one's jurisdiction
breaking the front line; frontal breakthrough
to collect oneself; to cool off; to recover oneself
suitable; satisfactory; desirable
huge sum (esp. of money); enormous sum; massive amount
project; enterprise; business; (arch.) act; (arch.) deed; (arch.) conduct
reasoning; inference; deduction; mystery or detective genre
to sieve; to sift; to winnow; to screen (candidates)
seed (e.g. of a plant); pip; material (e.g. for an article); matter (e.g. of a story); ingredient; leaven (bread); cause
to a greater or lesser extent (degree); more or less
person concerned; interested party; related party
in person; personally; directly
to take command; to give direction
to play a central role; to take a leading part
displeasure; discomfort; unpleasantness; indisposition; ailment
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)