to slip out (e.g. of a comment, remark, etc.); to utter unintentionally; to pour from one's lips (of words); to flow freely (of speech); to rush out of one's mouth
(making a) lesson (of); (setting an) example; warning
deterrence; ability to deter (an attack, etc.)
employee welfare; employee benefits; fringe benefits
dictionary; lexicon; (arch.) letter of resignation
to be clearly ahead of the competition; to stand out noticeably above one's rivals; to stand out from the crowd
most favorite; in high favor
keen eye; sharp eye; keen insight; keen perception
tsk tsk; oh-oh; huh; what's that?
completely; entirely; nonchalantly; as if nothing happened
(growing) quickly (esp. children, plants); (developing) quickly; fast; rapidly
eyesore; offensive sight; offense to the eye; obstruction (to the view of something)
slightly; a little; barely; narrowly; only; just
outward appearance; apparent
to pull oneself together; to focus one's mind; to brace oneself; to gird up one's loins
being beaten by one's opponent's persistence; being outlasted; running out of patience; giving in; succumbing (to)
complete victory; total victory
or rather (say); or better (say); or perhaps I should say; by the way
naturally; in due course; by itself; of its own accord
long sentence; long piece of writing (e.g. passage, letter, article, telegram)
tingling; stinging; pungently
fork; junction; diverging point; turning point (e.g. in one's life); crossroads
handle; steering wheel; handlebar; handlebars; handle; screen name
coinage; invention of a new word; coined word
residential area; quarter; neighbourhood; neighborhood
collusion; conspiracy; common-law marriage; illicit intercourse; liaison
to bluff; to act brave; to put on a bold front
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
by nature; naturally; by birth; inborn
sentimental; emotional; maudlin; mawkish
a touch (of sadness, unease, etc.); a tinge (of); a hint (of); a smear (of paint, ink, etc.); one stroke (of a brush)
still more; even more; much more; increased; greater
sworn brother; buddy; pal
very loud volume; megavolume
congratulation; congratulations; celebration; congratulatory gift; present
hey!; c'mon!; pushy; overbearing; self-assured
partaking; participating; taking part in; sharing (something with someone)
noisily; clamorously; incessantly (complaining, pestering, etc.); going on and on; loudly (crying); wailing
joint together; opposite; facing