to attract; to draw near; to charm; to attract; to have a convulsion
chance (of success); odds
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
to cause a loss; to make a hole (in)
to hold out (e.g. against an attack); to hang on; to withstand; to endure; to last
assistance (in a fight); help; aid; helper; supporter
bubble; foam; froth; head on beer
bustling; busy; crowded; lively (party, voices, etc.); loud; noisy
pinch; crisis; tough spot; clothespin
to examine someone's expression
soaked to the skin; like a drowned rat
to breathe while sleeping
dripping wet; soaked; drenched
fall; drop; descent; coming down
if I'm forced to say something; if anything; if I must say; if I must choose
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
to close one's eyes partly; to squint; to smile with one's whole face; to look fondly at
though one didn't intend (expect) to
another place; somewhere else; outside (one's family or group); someone else; not caring for; being indifferent to
to weigh on one's mind; to trouble one's heart; to be concerned about; to worry about
modern times; the modern age; this day and age
difficulty; hardship; trouble; infeasibility; inability (to carry out)
illness; disease; bad habit; weakness; fault
breast; chest; pit of the stomach; solar plexus; epigastrium
conviction; belief; confidence
eve (esp. Christmas Eve); the night before
concatenation; coupling; connection; linking; consolidation (e.g. of company accounts)
independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation
cluster; clique; faction; fan group
(are you) alright?; (are you) OK?
behavior; behaviour; manner; attitude; bearing
covert action; covert operations
situation report; status report; progress report
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
under (influence, control, conditions, etc. of); during (war, occupation, etc.)
one's physical safety; personal security
treatment; reception; service; working conditions; salary; pay
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
feeling of relief (for the time being); peace of mind (for now)