boasting; big talk; bombast; Australian English
for (some) doubtful points to remain
power; authority; jurisdiction
to persist in; to carry out; to have one's own way; to push through; to carry through
like cats and dogs; (on) very bad terms; (lit.) relationship of dogs and monkeys
to touch; to come in contact with; to receive (e.g. visitor); to attend to; to receive (news); to get; to encounter
fierce battle; hard-fought battle; hot contest; severe fight
human; human-like; as a person
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
endurance; perseverance; patience
in history; ever; historical
exposure to wind; severe criticism
to pass (a car); to overtake; to surpass; to outstrip; to outdistance
to take a position (e.g. on an issue); to adopt a stance
Bourbon (dynasty in France, Spain)
at every opportunity; for each and every thing that crops up; with every little thing; whenever possible; whenever the chance arises; at every turn
to be blind to one's shortcomings; to play innocent
tedious; boring; being fed up with
bright (weather, mood, voice, etc.); clear; fine; beautiful; glorious; splendid
standing in a row; forming a line; alignment
receiving; welcoming; going to meet; final call; call of fate; approach of death
taking over; handing over; transfer of control; inheriting; passing on the baton
haste; hurry; expedition; speed; dispatch
escort (e.g. under guard); convoy
spontaneous discharge; accidental gun discharge
to set out; to set sail; to embark on (a new venture); to set out (to achieve something); to begin to ride; to lean forward
to set off to advantage; to bring into prominence; to support; to favor; to rouse (spirits); to march (a prisoner) off
to grow hot (e.g. water); to boil; to get excited (at); to erupt (in applause, cheering, etc.); to ferment; to melt (of metal)
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; I don't get it; I'm confused; I'm lost
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
to sleep (lying down); to go to bed; to lie in bed; to lie down; to sleep (with someone, i.e. have intercourse); to lie flat (e.g. of hair); to lie idle (of funds, stock, etc.)
to go down and stand; to alight; to get down
unworthy (of one's father, teacher, etc.); I; me; incompetent; unskilled; (arch.) unfortunate
to have stiff shoulders; to feel ill at ease; to feel uncomfortable; serious; sober
journey; trip; travels; during the journey; on the way; while travelling
to pass; to pass on; to give (something) a miss; to cut it out; to knock off (for the day); to let the matter drop
one party; one faction; one clique