to call out to; to hail; to address; to appeal
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
sanity; consciousness; soberness
large amount of money; great cost
ditch; drain; groove; tread; gap (between people, countries, etc.); gulf
I'm telling you this for your own good; here's some friendly advice
inexpert or untrained eyes
difference; variation; difference
don't worry; no worries; never mind
to thrust before; to thrust at
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
certificate (usually of proof of something); credentials
scribbling; scrawl; hasty writing
very interesting; of great interest
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
conclusive evidence; positive proof; definite proof; confirmation
as likely as not; 50-50; even match; tie
rate; ratio; profit; assignment; 10%; unit of ten percent; match
basis; foundation; grounds; authority
to excel; to surpass; to exceed; to outweigh; to preponderate
more than anything; above all else
to handle well; to handle deftly; to deal with; to manage; to prepare (meat or fish) for cooking; to dress (meat, etc.)
to refuse; to reject; to inform; to give notice; to ask leave; to excuse oneself (from)
unskillful; poor; awkward; imprudent; untactful
to select; to choose; to diagnose (an illness); to judge; to liken to something else; to regard as something else (e.g. to use another person as a mirror); to see someone off
to cut into (a conversation); to interject
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
remembrance; recollection; recognition
far from; anything but; not at all; let alone; to say nothing of; not to mention
equality; equal; same rights; same rank; equivalence
decoration; ornament; trimmings
another; one more; not quite; not very good; lacking
thoughtless; reckless; seldom; rare; ordinary; usual
master craftsman; skillful worker
needless fear; groundless apprehension; unfounded worry
uneasiness; vague apprehension; premonition
to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)
insertion; letter drop; things sent to a prisoner; supply of provisions, refreshments, etc. to someone carrying out a task
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
to raise one's voice; to shout
front; frontage; facade; main
gallant; brave; imposing; awe-inspiring; severe; biting
being startled; getting a shock