conquest (of a difficulty, illness, handicap, etc.); overcoming; bringing under control; subjugation; victory over
to swing; to sway; to shake; to waver; to feel shaken; to become unstable
completely; thoroughly; horribly; without exception; until there's no untouched (undamaged) part
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
unqualified; without qualifications
now that you say that; now that you mention it
to be satisfied (with an explanation, apology, etc.); to be happy
complete stranger; total stranger
threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
trace; tracks; site; remains; scar
in order to be(come)...; since it amounts to...; since it is advantageous to...
strange; odd; peculiar; queer; curious
awfully; frightfully; desperately; violently; unduly; extremely
appeal; call for something; request; axiom
investigation; examination; inquiry; enquiry; survey
otherwise; or else; if not
judgment; judgement; discernment
to have heard somewhere; to sound familiar
being dotted with; being scattered
place for relaxation and refreshment
(any) particular; special; particularly noteworthy; worth mentioning
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
article for sale; goods for sale; offering; specialty; selling point
going and returning (e.g. work, school); both ways
to stop by; to drop in for a short visit
disquieting; threatening; turbulent; restless; unsettled; disturbing
going on and on (about inconsequential things); talking nonsense; idling away the time; dawdling
arrival on location (esp. used in transport industries, police, etc.)
crossing without meeting (e.g. letters in the post, people on the road); going astray; difference of opinion; misunderstanding; estrangement
news; word; tidings; omen
to wonder; to puzzle oneself about; to feel anxious about; to suspect; to doubt
turning another away at the gate or front door; refusing to receive a caller
one's turn; one's shift; one's turn on stage; screen time; screentime
firm; strong; unbending; unyielding; uncompromising; stubborn
to wrench open; to prize open; to pick (lock)
movements; manner; behaviour; farewell dinner (given by someone about to leave on a trip)
firm; determined; resolute; conclusive
expansion; swelling; increase; growth
instability; insecurity; crankiness
by sheer strength; by brute force
opposition; resistance; insubordination; defiance; hostility; rebellion
to answer; to fire back; to retort; to redo; to do over; to try again