noisy; loud; annoying; troublesome; fussy; finicky
to obtain; to come into possession of; to get hold of; to get one's hands on
present age; present day; today; modern era; modern times
far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
military conflict; armed conflict
at any time; at any moment; when; at what moment
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
whole life; a lifetime; all through life; (the only, the greatest, etc.) of one's life
to put one's life on the line; to risk one's life; to put everything one has into it
to snatch (and run); to carry off; to swipe; to scoop up (and remove; sand, earth, etc.)
abundant; plentiful; rich; ample
to suit; to match; to become; to be like
to ascertain; to make sure of; to determine; to probe; to get to the bottom (of something)
sure; certain; reliable; trustworthy; If I'm not mistaken; If I remember correctly
so; therefore; accordingly; consequently; on those grounds; that is why
close examination; careful investigation; investigation of a crime; inquiry into someone's guilt; winner (of the most rounds, i.e. a full game); (arch.) reciting and appreciating traditional poetry
to tell (to do); to order; to tell on (someone); to tattle; to often say
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
Mr; Mrs; clan; he; him; counter for people
reliance; trust; faith; confidence
remarkable ability; mastery; brilliant technique; go-getter; resourceful person; wizard
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
to serve; to work for; to attend
to stand on tiptoe; to rise in the world; to become arrogant
to extract; to pull out; to draw out; to headhunt; to lure away; to poach
(giving) instruction; initiation
remarkably; markedly; rapidly; sound of breaking or creaking
arm; skill; efforts; ability
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)
one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start
excelling; surpassing; outdoing
fame; reputation; popularity; rumour (rumor); talk
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force