to dominate; to prevail; to be superior to; to get ahead of; to get the upper hand
reason; logic; sense; truth; right
(in the) palm of someone's hand; (under) someone's complete control; (at) someone's mercy
to use tact; to exercise discretion; to be tactful; to be thoughtful; to have the sense (to do); to take a hint
to become enraged; to blow one's top; to lose it; to flip out
spoiled fun; loss of interest; damper (e.g. on the party); wet blanket; turn-off
matter for great congratulation
fellow traveler; fellow traveller; travelling companion; taking someone along unwillingly (e.g. in death); forcing to take part
superior; first-class; excellent; (that's) just fine!; bring it on!
good or bad luck; fortune
present condition; existing state; status quo; current state
breaking down; defeating; abolishing
to stake; to risk; to bet; to wager
leaving to chance; leaving to fate
to grant (request, wish); to answer (prayer); to make come true (e.g. a dream); to realize; to fulfill
that being the case; in that case; if that's how it's going to go
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
rough; wild; rude; harsh; gruff; violent
with a start; with a jump
instant; moment; (split) second; (in a) flash; (in the) blink of an eye
excitement; stimulation; agitation; arousal
fast (walking); quick; brisk; quick (passing of time); rapid; swift
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
intuition; instinct; hunch
(young) girl; maiden; young lady
radiant smile; contented smile
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
swaying; swinging; rocking; shaking; wavering; flickering
to recognise; to recognize; to know by sight; to become acquainted with
to jump up; to spring up; to jump (market, price, etc.); to rise sharply; to act rashly; to jump the gun
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
men and women of all ages
all together in a line; all together in a lump; dressed sloppily; inappropriately dressed for the occasion
persistence; single-mindedness; sticking to one point; always making the same bet
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
snowy; covered in deep snow
reciting (to oneself); repeating (e.g. an order, to confirm one heard it correctly)
by any chance; (should) it happen (that); by some chance
lodging in the same place
holiday; vacation; day off; time off; leave; furlough
two classes; double; two sets
hint; suggestion; clue; suggestion