to express sudden recognition and being impressed; (lit.) to slap one's knee
magical powers; supernatural powers; spell; charm
remains; dregs; vestiges; remnant; residue
basis; foundation; grounds; authority
to shift one's attention to; to shift one's focus on
celebrated personage; big-wig; person in a high position
tight turn; adaptability; flexibility; maneuverability
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
to the limit; to the full; as much as possible; with all one's might
real intention; true motive; true meaning
tail (animal); tail end; tip
to furnish with; to equip with; to prepare for; to make preparations for; to possess (all that is needed); to be endowed with
matter (to discuss); item (on the agenda); issue; (court) case
tomboy; rebounding; recovery; repercussions; rashness; incautiousness
principal offence; principal offense; principal offender
to give someone a surprise; to catch off guard and fluster; to frustrate (e.g. someone's plans); to give someone a blow; to scare the hell out of
(how) many times; (how) often
to entangle; to entwine; to pick a quarrel; to find fault; to be involved with; to be influenced by
short circuit; short; illogical jump; drawing a hasty inference (between two events); jumping to conclusions
secret manoeuvres (maneuvers); operating behind the scenes
hegemony; leadership; initiative
being rampant; domination
cannot (due to external circumstances); cannot afford to; must not; impossible to; no way one can (do)
what one desires; what one hopes for; suits me well; could ask for nothing better; bring it on
to be in high spirits; to be encouraged; to be lively; to cheer up
supply; provision; raising; procurement
goods; materials; commodities; resources; supplies
detestable; abhorrent; loathsome
collision; crash; running into; conflict; quarrel; clashing
to project; to stand out; to jut out; to go somewhere (e.g. for work); to proceed to; to leave for
point of compromise; common ground
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
to become independent; to leave one's hands; to leave one's possession
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 hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
at once; immediately; without delay; promptly