to go under; to pass under; to dive (into or under the water); to evade; to get around; to survive
twosome; duo; pair (of criminals)
far from; anything but; not at all; let alone; to say nothing of; not to mention
to prostrate oneself before
quite capable of ...; could happen; not unlikely to
being obtrusive; being conspicuous (in a bad way)
to avoid (physical contact with); to avoid (situation); to ward off; to avert; to put aside; to move out of the way
head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major
accompanying; travelling together; traveling together; same bank
to offer; to propose; to suggest; to put forward; to request; to ask (for)
to exchange (messages, greetings, arguments, etc.); to intersect; to cross; ... with one another; ... to each other
short-tempered; quick-tempered; hasty
practical effect; efficacy; efficiency
negotiations; discussions; connection
head start; initiative; preemption
anyhow; at all events; in any case; either way; anyway
existence; being; survival; to exist; to live; to survive
place; spot; grounds; arena; stadium; range
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
selection; choice; option
but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
going on a pleasure jaunt
interior of the mouth; oral cavity
stupid; meaningless; worthless; hopeless (person, situation); beyond help; beyond saving
gait; walk; stride; trace (e.g. of route taken by hunted criminal); track; trail
decision; determination; resolution
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
somehow; for some reason or other
indiscriminately; blindly; at random; indiscriminate; random; excessive
technical skill; ability; capacity
living with one's parents; living at home
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to look down on (someone); to make fun of
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
to boil (something in hot water); to treat with medicinal steam (a swelling, etc.)
being put to shame; being outshone; being eclipsed; feeling embarrassed
acquisition; obtaining; coming to hand
stagnation; hindrance; delay