suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; nimbly; alertly
to punch; to hit and hit; to stamp out; to pierce; to bore into; to knock down walls
snake; serpent; large snake
et cetera; etc.; and the like; the likes of; something like
standard item; usual thing; (a) classic; basic item (with stable demand); staple goods
tuck (e.g. in a dress); rise (e.g. in price)
standing tall; towering; soaring
inexpert or untrained eyes
agreement; affirmative; aye; yes; OK
to go by; to cross; to pass by; to flash across
king of herrings (Regalecus glesne); oarfish; ribbonfish
organic; coordinated; working in a coordinated fashion
inorganic matter; mineral matter; cold; inhuman; robotic
adventure; venture; venture which is unlikely to succeed; risky attempt; danger
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
terrain; geographical features; topography
to excel; to surpass; to exceed; to outweigh; to preponderate
to dive (into or under water); to get under; to get into; to hide oneself (esp. from the government); to conceal oneself
being reluctant to give out (pay, provide, etc.); giving out grudgingly
to pull into; to draw in; to bring in; to win over
dishonesty; injustice; dishonor; dishonour; ingratitude
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
to become stiff (of muscles); to get absorbed in; to develop a passion for; to be elaborate; to be intricate
to stretch; to extend; to straighten out; to be flattened; to spread (of paint, cream, etc.); to stretch out (e.g. of a hand); to extend
tempering (metal); annealing; forging; toughening; disciplining; training
essential part; indispensable part; unavoidable part; front and back matter (of a book, magazine, etc.)
careful observation; close attention
(apparently) that's what it's like, isn't it
the four cardinal directions; north, east, south and west; all around; here and there; four sides (of a square)
indication; denotation; designation; instructions; directions
wait-and-see (situation, stance, etc.); waiting to see (how things play out); watching developments (before acting)
negligent; careless; slipshod; slovenly; reckless; irresponsible