finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
to give a command (e.g. in a loud voice); to give an order
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
suddenly; all of a sudden
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
to run away; to flee; to escape; to make a getaway; to skedaddle
proposal; proposition; suggestion
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
spurious article; forgery; counterfeit; imitation; sham
what the hell; oh, great!; son of a gun; holy mackerel; oh no!; holy cow!
to take refuge in; to succeed in running away
consent; assent; understanding; agreement; comprehension; grasp
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
master (of a house, shop, etc.); husband; sir; boss; patron of a mistress, geisha, bar or nightclub hostess; sugar daddy
to flick off; to give (someone) the flick; to send (something) flying; to hit (a person); to knock down
to drop like a rock (e.g. of reputation, power, influence); to go down the toilet
faint; trance; swoon; stupefaction
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
precisely; exactly; plumb; damn; stupid; cursed
gasping for breath; puffing and panting; wheezing
mountain; hill; mine (e.g. coal mine); heap; pile; crown (of a hat); thread (of a screw)
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
lucky; nice!; score!; bingo!
to have no way of knowing; to be completely ignorant of
already; now; no longer; not any more
having wounds all over one's body; being wounded all over; receiving a drubbing; being subjected to a barrage of criticism
revival; resuscitation; revitalization; rejuvenation; regeneration
central part; heart (of a city)
discovery; detection; finding
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
black lustre; black luster
all; whole; entire; complete (set); in total
triumphant; exultant; in high and proud spirits
tottering; staggering; faltering; reeling
gait; walk; stride; trace (e.g. of route taken by hunted criminal); track; trail
big mouth; mouth opened wide; boastful speech; tall talk; large amount; large quantity