to raise one's hand; to surrender; to raise one's hand to someone (as a threat to strike); to become better (at something); to improve; to throw one's hat in the ring
serious; important; significant; grave; weighty
to commit (e.g. crime); to perpetrate; to break (e.g. rule); to violate; to rape; to violate
crime; sin; penalty; sentence; fault; responsibility
severe punishment; rigorous measures
front; frontage; facade; main
scabbard; sheath; cap (on pen, brush, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread
to be blown off; to blow off; to blow away; to vanish; to disappear
to be broken; to break; to fall through; to come to nothing
with a clatter; with a rattle; empty; bare; raspy (voice); gravelly; with a gargle
pulse; vein; chain (of mountains, etc.); hope; thread (of an argument)
loudly (flinging open a door); with a clatter; with a crash (e.g. of a falling structure); completely (change); utterly; louvre window (door, vent, etc.)
to tumble down; to roll down
from the beginning; without hesitation; flatly (e.g. refusing); entirely; completely
to put in; to place inside; to be enthusiastic; to be engrossed; to be in high spirits; to be excited
going into a frenzy; flying into a rage
to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
worthy opponent; worthy rival; good match
without (doing); instead of; if (it) isn't done; if (one) doesn't do ...; if not ...; unless ...
to behave violently; to commit violence; to use force
enough; sufficient; sufficiently; fully; division into ten
military officer; naval officer
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
private; informal; among one's people (group, friends)
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
to examine; to look up; to investigate; to check up; to sense; to study
artificiality; pretence; contrived act; commission (of a crime); feasance
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but
to lend an ear to; to listen to
these guys; these fellows
to shout; to cry; to scream; to clamour
one's own strength; one's own efforts; self-salvation
stretcher; litter (medical); gurney
to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to wield (a tool, etc.); to use
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
guest of honor; guest of honour; good customer; important customer
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
coercion; extortion; compulsion; force
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole