in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
conclusion from reasoning, judgement or calculation based on something read or heard; reason; cause; meaning; circumstances; situation
at full speed; as fast as one's legs can carry one
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
look!; there!; here!; that is
to push up; to force up; to pressure one's superiors; to burst out (of emotions, etc.); to fill one's heart
light; easy; non-serious; minor
to ward off (e.g. an attack); to fend off (e.g. a question); to elude; to evade; to dodge; to turn aside (e.g. a joke)
rotation; making the rounds; spreading; effect; efficacy; by way of; via
striking (at something) and missing; swing and a miss; vain attempt
to eat; to drink; to smoke; to suffer (e.g. defeat); to receive a blow
to kick; to refuse; to reject; to stamp (on the ground); to firmly press one's feet (against something)
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
throughout; over a period of ...; over a span of ...
sacrifice; victim; sacrifice (to a deity)
to want something desperately; to want something (so badly one can taste it)
greed; craving; desire; appetite; hunger; avarice
to take advantage of; to impose on; to make an entry (in an account book)
futility; waste; uselessness; pointlessness; idleness
sweeping sideways; mowing down
to flutter (in the wind); to wave; to turn over; to flip over; to suddenly change (attitude, opinion, etc.); to suddenly switch
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
bustling; shuffling; squirming; creepy crawly
clever; shrewd; crafty; cunning; pretentious; impertinent
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
definite; final; decisive; conclusive
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't
attitude; posture; preparedness; readiness
maintenance; preservation; improvement
slight movement; slight tremor; quiver
to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way; to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
trump card; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
to catch and tie up; to apprehend; to entangle; to trap; to brush out (e.g. dust, fur, plaque); to extract