to watch to the end; to ascertain; to determine; to know thoroughly; to obtain a deep understanding of
on countless occasions; many a time
peremptorily; willy-nilly; forcibly
latch; clasp; catch; check; fastener
to be disordered; to be disarranged; to be discomposed; to be upset; to lapse into chaos (due to war, etc.)
to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
abdominal muscles; abs; sit-up (exercise)
to speak with restraint; to understate; to downplay; to put it mildly; to say the least
charming; captivating; bewitching; seductive; coquettish
to take a step backward; to step back (i.e. to re-think something); to distance oneself (from); to behave humbly; to budge (a little); to make one concession
highest grade; finest quality; top class; superlative (degree)
kneeling down on the ground; prostrate oneself
neighbour to the right (person, building, etc.)
(walking) stick; cane; wand
easily; readily; with ease; without trouble
glaring at each other; confrontation; standoff; face-off
numeral; digit; figure; number; a few characters
finally; at last; in the end; ultimately
preconception; preconceived notion; prejudice
opportunity; chance; folding; fold; small food box (wooden or cardboard); folding in ... (two, three, etc.); counter for folded items
to tell (a story); to give an account of (an event, experience, etc.); to relate; to tell of; to show; to indicate
loose; lenient; lax; gentle (curve, slope, etc.); slow; weak; soft
tongue; tongue-like object; clapper (of a bell); talon (of a lock)
completely; fully; entirely
to treat (someone) to (something); to give (someone) a treat; to buy (someone a meal, drink, etc.); to be extravagant; to live in luxury
partaking; participating; taking part in; sharing (something with someone)
to participate in; to take part in; to play a part in; to receive; to be given; to enjoy
here and there; in places
entrance (on the stage); appearance (in a book, film, etc.); appearance (on the scene); arrival (on the market); emergence
to be prepared to flee; to become restless; to become agitated
tremendous; immense; enormous; colossal; stupendous; huge
safekeeping; temporary custody; claim check; deposit receipt; matter left undecided; unresolved issue
eating heavily; hearty eating; binge eating; big eater; trencherman; gormandizer
in good health; alive and well; going strong
love of drink; fondness for alcohol; person who likes to drink; drinker