to catch one's breath; to gulp; to have one's breath taken away; to gasp
to see without obstruction; to see through; to forecast; to predict; to anticipate
one in a million (chance, etc.); one in ten thousand; in the unlikely event that
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
to set one's hand to; to start work on; to embezzle; to use (money obtained in illegal fashion); to have sexual relations; to have an affair
to draw or pull something towards oneself (e.g. chair)
beginning; start; outset; at first; at the beginning; initially
everything working out as desired
to open (a door, etc.); to unwrap (e.g. parcel, package); to open (for business, etc.); to empty; to remove; to move out; to clear out
head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major
to be filled to bursting; to burst
if you do this; if this is the case
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
to earn (income); to make (money); to score (points, victory); to gain (time); to work hard (at one's job); to labor
gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying
to cross the ocean (i.e. to go to or come from overseas)
plans; arrangement; schedule; program; programme; expectation
good story; heartwarming story; good prospect (e.g. marriage, business)
many; numerous; various; large number of
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
prominent; leading; foremost; distinguished
rash; thoughtless; careless; hasty; imprudent
to gain time; to play for time; to buy time
extremely important; essential; vital; crucial
sixth day of the month; six days
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
pioneer; leader; taking the initiative; leading an attack; charging ahead of others (towards the enemy)
for some reason or other; somehow or other; by some chance
spontaneous discharge; accidental gun discharge
quite capable of ...; could happen; not unlikely to
outbreak of war; starting a war
retreat; withdrawal; retirement