as (e.g. "do as one is told", "as we age we gain wisdom"); wherever (e.g. "wherever my fancy took me")
to push on; to plunge forward; to push one's way to
one day; (on) a certain day
above ground; on the ground; earth's surface; this world; this earth
dimension; perspective; point of reference; level (of something)
8000 years; thousands of years; eternity
far; distant; distant (past); remote (in time); distant (relationship or kinship); having little to do (with someone); far (from something else in quality, degree, etc.)
old enemy; longtime enemy; arch-enemy; traditional rival; longstanding foe
war; fighting; fierce competition
to make good one's escape; to escape to a safe place; to make one's getaway; to effect one's escape
to tuck up (e.g. skirt); to abridge; to cut short
to be related; to be connected; to be joined together; to result in; to lead to; to bring about
limitation; restriction; condition; constraints
finally; after; following; at the end (of)
unexpectedly; surprisingly
to go smoothly; to turn out well; to do the trick; to have peaceful relations
unsatisfied; unsatisfactory; insufficient
to handle (men); to master (a tool); to manage; to acquire a command of (a language)
after an interval of ... years; for the first time in ... years
usual; ordinary; normal; regular; general; common
operation (of a machine, etc.); operating; driving; working (capital, etc.)
rag; scrap; fault (esp. in a pretense, pretence); defect; run-down; shabby
strong-minded; strong-willed; having great willpower
to speak frankly; to put things bluntly
success; passing (e.g. exam); eligibility
transparency; degree of clearness
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
to ask a question; to ask questions
to often be the case; to occur frequently; to be common; to be popular
dull; uninteresting; insignificant; unimportant; absurd; foolish
aggressiveness; aggression
to be blurred (due to motion; of a photo, video, etc.); to be shaken (of a camera); to waver (in one's beliefs, policy, etc.); to shift (position); to be slightly off
to go straight to the point; to cut it short
connection; link; relationship
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
amount of force (required to do something); (using the) right amount of force; appropriate use of force
excellent article; fine item; rare beauty; masterpiece; gem
to turn one's face; to turn around; to look over one's shoulder
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
some time ago; recently; lately; last (Sunday, etc.); previous
with intense concentration; eagerly; intently; devouringly