to scrutinize; to scrutinise
with a tap; with a knock; smoothly (proceed); without a hitch; even; equal
degree (angle, temperature, scale, etc.); counter for occurrences; strength (of glasses); glasses prescription; alcohol content (percentage); alcohol by volume; extent
the most; the extreme; prime; conspicuous
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
to give one's everything; to do one's best
opinion; intention; thought
scandal; deplorable event
purification ceremony (performed with water); ritual purification; ablutions
declaration; indication; representation; manifestation; demonstration; expression
no sooner than; as soon as; immediately after; at the thought of; when I think about
jaw; chin; barb (of a fishhook)
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
appearing drowsy or intoxicated (of eyes, actions, etc.)
signalling with the eyes; exchanging looks; winking
resignation; acceptance; consolation
born of the same mother; kindred spirits
awareness of things around one; ability to understand what is going on around oneself; judgment; judgement; discretion
expectation; anticipation; hope; promising; rising; up-and-coming
to aim at (for, to do, to become); to try for; to have an eye on; to go toward; to head for
enmity; antagonism; hostility
to love; to cherish; to show favouritism to; to be partial to; to fondle; to caress
lonely; lonesome; solitary; desolate
desire for improvement (in social standing, etc.); ambition to rise in the world
danger to oneself; (fear of) one's physical safety
influence; power; might; strength; potency; force
violent; furious; extreme; intense; fervent; vehement
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
to gain an advantage; to enjoy an advantage; to turn the tables (on)
to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)
jewel; gem; gem (of a story, essay, etc.); accomplished work; beautiful piece
shrewdness; sharpness; astuteness; acumen; tact
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
interest; eagerness; enthusiasm