three (long cylindrical things); three-of-a-kind (in a dealt hand)
to draw (a bow) to the limit; to pull tight; to squeeze tight; to strain (voice)
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
to leap out (e.g. onto the stage); to spring out; to jump (e.g. into first place); to shoot (e.g. to the top); to come to the forefront
guidance; leading; induction; introduction; incitement; inducement
not necessarily so; is not always true
dealing with; coping with
to do something with painful reluctance; (lit.) to have one's hair pulled from behind
to throw (liquid) at; to dash; to inundate (with questions); to heap (praise); to hurl (abuse)
to slay; to cut down (a foe)
at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
to re-think; to think back upon; to change one's mind
regular; normal; formal; legal; established; legitimate
having said that; on the other hand
cooperation; coordination; link
poor-quality; shoddy; unskillful; inexpert; unlucky
war; battle; match; game; competition
when it comes to ...; where ... is concerned; if it's the case that ...; if it turns out that ...; if it's true that ...
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
treasure hunting; treasure hunt; lucky dip; game involving finding hidden prizes from a sand box, barrel of leaves, etc.
getting rich quick; making a killing; making a fortune at a single stroke
to be ruined; to go under; to perish; to be destroyed
every corner; every nook and cranny; all the ins and outs
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
untouched; unused; intact
plural; multiple; several
party (gathering, celebration, etc.); party (group, political, etc.)
cooperation; collaboration
search; lookup; hunt; (item of) research; exploration; investigation
to happen to meet; to come across
trend; tendency; movement; attitude
expectation; anticipation; prediction; forecast; conjecture
to intrude; to butt in; to meddle; to be forward; to be self-assertive; to show off
to have a good idea; to be able to predict
time after time; countless times; many a time; dozens of times
prize money; monetary award; reward
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
whereabouts; place; location; place where one belongs; where one fits in; place where one can be oneself
specific; particular; designated; specifying; designating; identifying
to be rested; to feel at ease; to repose; to be relieved
busy; having no (free) time