surely; undoubtedly; sternly; severely; having no slack; rigid
unexpected meeting; coincidence
such ... as; or some such
calm; composed; cool; quiet
to make someone realize (e.g. their mistake); to bring (something) home to someone; to teach someone a lesson
(with a) slap; smack; wham; sound of striking with something solid; zap; crack
greeting; greetings; speech (congratulatory or appreciative); address; reply; response; revenge
slight movement; slight tremor; quiver
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
opposite side; other side; over there; that way; the other party; the other person
willingness (e.g. to do something); eagerness; motivation; inspiration; determination; high aspirations
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
way; method; means; resource; course
to strike; to clap; to play drums; to abuse; to bash; to consult; to sound out
weak point; weakness; shortcoming; defect; flaw; sore spot
surely; clearly; without a doubt; in all probability; no matter how one slices it; no matter how one looks at it
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
to kick the bucket; to drop dead; to die; to be pooped; to be exhausted; to be knackered
had better ...; had better not ...
negotiations; discussions; connection
in comparison to; rather than
far away; far off; far; long ago; long before
to roar; to reverberate; to be well-known; to be famous; to palpitate; to throb
critical (touch and go) situation; explosive situation
contest; comparison; competition
to begin; to start; to happen (again); to begin (anew); to date (from); to originate (in)
battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict
receiving; reception; eating; drinking; please; please do for me
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
action; conduct; behaviour; behavior; mobilization; mobilisation
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
backward glance; sidelong glance; faceless ghost with an eye in its rump
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
thing; matter; incident; occurrence; circumstances; situation; work