to stick through; to force through; to spread throughout; to thoroughly diffuse; to make a path between two points; to proceed in a logical manner; to let pass
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
to smile cheerfully; to crack a smile
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
scheme; tactic; stratagem; trick
probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't
to let slip; to slide; to glide
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material
secret manoeuvres (maneuvers); operating behind the scenes
arrangement (of resources); deployment; stationing; posting; disposition; configuration
degree; amount; grade; standard; of the order of (following a number); about
the other day; a few days ago
event; affair; incident; case; plot; trouble
to narrowly escape (e.g. death); to hang onto (life); (arch.) to ascertain; (arch.) to make definite
article; news story; report; account
inside; interior; inner part
influence; power; might; strength; potency; force
dispute; strife; quarrel; dissension; conflict; rivalry
to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
it's best to; it's safest to; there's nothing better than
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
to prevent; to take precautions
offender; criminal; culprit
arrest; apprehension; capture
honor; honour; credit; prestige
good for the health; healthy; wholesome
to obtain; to come into possession of; to get hold of; to get one's hands on
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
to overcome (opposition); to push past; to force one's way; to press and cut
tradition; legend; folklore
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
to make good; to improve; to do often; to be kind to; to treat well
single; solo; solitary; just one; only one
if only (you) have; as long as (you) have; whenever (you) have
particularly; only; in the case of
that's the way it is; such is life
obedient; meek; docile; honest; frank; upfront (about one's feelings)
mean; malicious; scheming; wicked; black-hearted
root (of a plant); stump (of a tree); root (of a problem, etc.); base
pure; true; genuine; unmixed
to hit; to expose; to apply (e.g. patch); to put on; to allot; to call on someone (e.g. in class); to guess (an answer)