cannot (due to external circumstances); cannot afford to; must not; impossible to; no way one can (do)
in a manner of speaking; as it were; so to speak; if you like; per se
to protect; to guard; to defend; to keep (i.e. a promise); to abide (by the rules); to observe
once in a lifetime (opportunity); (a golden opportunity that may) happen only once in a thousand years
to let an opportunity slip
things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
mess; spoiled; spoilt; (come to) nothing; ruin
to have a limit; to go too far (e.g. joke)
perhaps; likely; probably; I dare say
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
far from; anything but; not at all; let alone; to say nothing of; not to mention
in history; ever; historical
towards; against; regarding; in contrast with
to mount (animal behaviour); to assert dominance
clear; precise; definite; distinct
ago; since; before; previous
open; unconcealed; undisguised; broad; lewd; indecent
to be able to reach; to be within one's reach; to be able to afford; to be near (a certain age)
negligence; carelessness; inattention; unpreparedness
deeply; keenly; severely; intently; carefully; closely
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
hostile party; enemy side
trouble; hardship; difficulty; anxiety; worry; concern
to tread on thin ice; to go out on a limb; to walk a tightrope; to take risks; (lit.) to cross a dangerous bridge
all members; all hands; everyone; everybody; whole crew
to gather; to collect; to assemble
to choose at one's own discretion; to choose when to do something; to estimate (the time for something)
obstacle; hindrance; impediment; nuisance; bore; burden
to disturb; to prevent; to obstruct; to hinder
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
to relax one's mind; to feel relaxed; to become remiss; to cease paying careful attention
with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief; deeply (sigh)
talkativeness; garrulity; loquacity
story; tale; narrative; account; fable; legend
entry (on stage); appearance (on screen); entrance; introduction (into a market)
villain; baddie; the villain's part