with a glitter; with a sparkle; brand new; shiny and new
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate
one by one; each; every; at intervals of
(turning) round and round; in circles; wrapping around; winding around
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
opening suddenly and widely (e.g. eyes)
reflection; reverberation; reflex; reflexes
as much as possible; unbeatably; unsurpassably
begging; pestering; pleading; coaxing
something to think about; one's thoughts; concern; thinking about something; being absorbed in one's thoughts
neighborhood; neighbourhood; vicinity
to be itching to put one's skills to use
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
to look down (on); to condescend (to)
meek; gentle; modest; praiseworthy; admirable
care; looking after; trouble; bother; good offices; recommendation
lonely; lonesome; solitary; desolate
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
so; accordingly; now; then; thereupon; therefore
to hold on to something (secret, lead in a race, etc.)
to attack; to assault; to assail
concentration; focusing; convergence; within a collection of works
to get carried away; to get overly elated; to become over-excited; to get up to speed; to move into gear
prospects of victory; chances of success
to rush over; to run up to
by all means; no matter what; at any rate
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides with; supporting; standing by
memory; sense; experience
ownership; dominion; ownership rights; proprietorship; property rights
(game pieces, soldiers, etc.) under one's control
treasure house; storage for valuable property
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
using as an intermediary; through
trump card; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
reliable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
alright to do; can do; do not mind doing; gladly do; might as well do
compensation; equivalent value; consideration
foot of a mountain; plain at the foot of a mountain; range; spread; extent
how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how
to get stuck with (some job); to end up with (something unpleasant)