to carry; to transport; to come; to go; to wield (a tool, etc.); to use
specialized weapon or skill; specialised weapon or skill
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
pair; couple; antithesis; counter for items that come in pairs; counter for sets (of clothes, small furniture, utensils, etc.)
cooperation; coordination; link
technique; art; skill; move
violent explosion; bursting
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
to be seized with fear; to be intimidated; to lose one's nerve; to be frightened; to get cold feet; to chicken out
tiger cub; one's treasure; precious savings
fame; reputation; popularity; rumour (rumor); talk
damn; damn it; feces; excrement; damn; damned; very
hm; um; huh?; what?; nuh-uh; no
by all means; at any cost; whether (one is) willing or not; willingly or unwillingly; on no account; by no means
in a whisper; in a low voice; in undertones
to whisper; to murmur; to rumor; to rumour
to be in high spirits; to be full of vigor (vigour); to be enthusiastic; to be eager; to stretch to breaking point
at the most; at best; to the utmost; as much as possible; as much as one can
to be decided; to be settled; to be unchanging; to be the same (as always); to be a fixed rule; to be destined; to be well executed (of a manoeuvre in a sport, game, etc.)
convenient; handy; useful
one's own convenience; one's way; surroundings; environment; convenience; ease of use; financial circumstances
to look at again; to re-examine (policy, estimate, plan, etc.); to review; to get a better opinion of; to see in a more positive light; to improve
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
personal combat; one-to-one fight
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
to be talented; to be able
favorable reception; good reputation; popularity
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
conviction; belief; confidence
choice; selection; diagnosis; medical opinion; judgement; opinion
reality; actuality; hard fact
a few minutes later; after a few minutes
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
splendid; magnificent; gorgeous
to dance (orig. a whirling dance); to flutter about; to revolve
to act (a part); to play (a role); to perform (a play, etc.); to put on (a production); to commit (a blunder); to disgrace oneself
in succession; one by one
to draw (a thread); to let out (e.g. a rope); to head out as a group; to set out in large numbers; to send out one after another; to dispatch