concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
beginning; outset; first; onset
decoy (for hunting); stool; lure; decoy; stool pigeon
to jump in; to leap in; to plunge into; to burst in; to barge in
showy; loud; gay; flashy; gaudy
to attract; to draw near; to charm; to attract; to have a convulsion
situation; (present) state of affairs; circumstances
control; bringing under control; settling (a matter); putting in order
shivering (with cold); trembling (with fear); shuddering
complexion; one's colour; one's color; countenance; expression; one's face
to change; to alter; to transform; to reform; to revise; to amend
to attack and overthrow; to utterly destroy
perfect; complete; flawless
so much (something) as to (e.g. so moved as to cry); overwhelmed; carried away; because of too much
to attract interest; to arouse someone's interest
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
youthful indiscretion; youthful enthusiasm; youthful excess
something like ...; something called ...
how long; how much; to what extent
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
to treat; to handle; to deal with; to arrange; to decorate; to dress
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
to deal with (a person); to treat; to deal with (a problem); to handle; to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to deal in
to some extent; to a certain extent
you have only to; all you have to (do); all that's required; as long as; if only
wonderful; splendid; magnificent
old tale; folk tale; legend; reminiscence
negotiations; discussions; connection
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
written oath; covenant; pledge
autograph; signature; sign; signal; indication
power; authority; jurisdiction
to be reduced to ashes; to be cremated
to take someone (to some place); to take someone along; to lead someone away
to be too late; to be too slow
way (of doing); manner; method; means
to become known; to come to light; to be known; to be understood; to clearly not amount to much; to be insignificant
simultaneous; all at once
to ask for trouble; to dig your own grave; to cut your own throat
hey there; I say; see here
to the last; persistency; thoroughness
rescue; extricate; reclaim; deliverance
to keep company; to listen to; to associate with; to play against (e.g. a team); to take on (e.g. a rival)
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
how; in what way; circumstances