complete defeat; utter defeat; annihilation; to be completely defeated; to be beaten hollow
sprinkling (of rain, salt, etc.); pattering; flipping (through a book, etc.); riffling; sparse; scattered
(giving) birth; childbirth; native of; product of; assets; property
erotic; sexy; arousing; risque; sultry
fondly; admiringly; with fascination; with adoration; with enchantment
to treat with medicinal steam (a swelling, etc.); to dry the bottom of a ship (to prevent insect damage)
to imitate; to follow; to emulate
and; moreover; besides; as well as; and on top of that; at the same time
just you wait and see (as a threat)
being argued into silence; being left speechless
to spread; to extend; to unfold; to open; to scatter about; to spread around
dispersion; breakup; variance; dispersion
ready wit; quick wits; resourcefulness; raising (money)
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
sorry; excuse me; thank you
speaking of; (I told you) already; come on
favorite (to win); favourite; likely winner; one's heart's desire; first choice
ingredient; component; composition
intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem
unexpectedly; surprisingly; unexpected; unanticipated; unforeseen
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying
quick; fast; rapid; swift; prompt; streamlined
stupid plan; inane way of doing something; (one's own) plan or project
one's assessment of the situation
pin (e.g. hairpin, bowling pin, golf pin, etc.); one (on dice, in cards, etc.); beginning; best; kickback
to keep in contact (e.g. by phone, mail, etc.); to keep in touch
how about ...?; I wonder; I don't know
treasure chest; strongbox
to let leak; to let out (e.g. light); to let out (a secret); to leak (information); to give utterance to (e.g. one's dissatisfaction); to vent; to wet one's pants
to catch; to capture; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street); towards (someone); at (someone)
flying column; detached force
management; (executive) staff; leaders; leadership; top brass; upper echelons