but then; although; though; reasonable; natural; just
to make way for; to make room for; to get out of the way; to pave the way for; to open up opportunity
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
by myself; in person; by oneself
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
to get back; to regain; to recover; to make up (for); to catch up on
to forget to say; to forget to mention
beginning; outset; first; onset
to be seized with fear; to be intimidated; to lose one's nerve; to be frightened; to get cold feet; to chicken out
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
to lose one's way; to get lost; to waver; to hesitate; to give into temptation; to lose control of oneself
essential; important; crucial; vital; main
by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly
to take command; to give direction
to knock down; to beat (someone) up; to injure (someone) so badly they cannot recover (esp. emotionally); to overwhelm (with mental anguish, etc.)
covering; protection; backing; relief
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
weak; frail; delicate; tender; unskilled; weak (wine)
to look down on (someone); to make fun of; to put down; to treat with contempt; to underestimate
to have tears in one's eyes; to be moved to tears
parched; dried-up; empty; hollow; rattling; clattering
(some) more; even more; longer; further
to mind; to care about; to be an issue; to matter; to keep company; to care for; to interfere with
spare time; free time; time (e.g. time it takes to do something); time off; day off; quitting (one's job); firing someone
quickly; at once; right away; hurriedly
to trample; to crush underfoot
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
to scatter; to sprinkle; to distribute (handbills, etc.); to spread (rumours, etc.); to give the slip; to throw off
to lend; to loan; to rent out; to hire out
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
caltrop (spiked device scattered to maim infantry and horses); calthrop; caltrap
bringing certain death; deadly; knockout (blow)
star (usu. not including the Sun); planet (usu. not including Earth); star (glyph, symbol, shape); star (actor, player, etc.); small dot; spot; star point (in go)
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health
for now; for the time being; for the present; though not quite satisfactorily; after a fashion