that is so; that is right; it looks to me; people say that; it is said that; I hear that
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth
approximately; about; promise; appointment; shortening; reduction
large tree; big tree; huge tree
circumference; outskirts; environs; (computer) peripheral
grinding of the teeth; involuntary nocturnal tooth grinding; bruxism; grinding one's teeth out of anger or vexation; gnashing one's teeth; gritting one's teeth
to cock one's head in puzzlement; to tilt one's head in contemplation; to wrack one's brain; to think hard
within; inside of; less than
party; group; crew; company (of troops); corps; unit
all-out attack; general offensive
to bring down (an animal, opponent, etc.); to kill; to shoot dead; to shoot down
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
to gulp down; to swallow deeply; to understand; to take in; to engulf; to swallow up
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
to throw away; to cast away; to abandon; to desert; to give up; to resign
without delay; smoothly; without a hitch
time; season; period; phase; stage
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
opportunity; chance; time; occasion
destiny; will of Heaven; luck
distinctive of; characteristic of; uniquely applying to; but; except; without
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
pattern; behavioural pattern; behavioral pattern; predictability
godsend; lifesaver; timely offer; windfall
to be delighted; to be glad; to congratulate; to gratefully accept
appearing in unexpected places and at unexpected moments; elusive; phantom
making frequent appearances; appearing often; appearing and disappearing
to determine (esp. a culprit or underlying cause); to pin down; to ascertain; (arch.) to stab to death
tenacity; persistence; obsession; implacability
gift; boon; (good) result; fruit (e.g. of one's efforts)
conquest; subjugation; overcoming; chastisement; punishment; punitive expedition
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
to step forward; to volunteer
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate