from the viewpoint of; according to
skip (bounding forward with alternate hops on each foot); skipping (over); skip (captain of a curling team); skipper
ignition; detonation; triggering; explosion
possible; likely; probable
blockade; lockdown; sealing off (an area); freezing (funds)
to precede; to forestall; to anticipate
to hit hard; to punch hard; to give a hard blow; to wallop; to sock
to gulp down; to swallow deeply; to understand; to take in; to engulf; to swallow up
overanxiety; needless worry
abdomen; belly; womb; one's mind; one's real intentions; courage; nerve
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
stronghold; inner citadel; base; headquarters
to count on; to expect; to put confidence in; to trust in; to depend on
of course; certainly; naturally
impediment; burden; encumbrance; hindrance; drag
members; member; constituent
sleep-talking; nonsense; gibberish
nonsense; silly talk; drivel; rubbish
to deceive (with words); to cajole; to talk into; to explain away (e.g. unpleasant evidence); to argue away; to wheedle
to run along; to run beside; to follow (a policy, plan, etc.); to act in accordance with; to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy
splendid; magnificent; gorgeous
vengeance; revenge; retaliation
every last one; one and all; from A to Z; as soon as; right after; no sooner (than)
to (take out and) show; to demonstrate; to point out (finger, clock hand, needle, etc.); to indicate; to show
to fight against; to oppose; to face
contortion; distortion; warp; kink (in one's character); twist
to reach an extreme; to reach a limit; extremely; to be stuck; to be in a dilemma; to be decided
the end; the extremity; the limit; the limits; the result
to scratch; to perspire; to shovel; to paddle
skipping out; cutting class; truancy; procrastination
to spring; to bound; to be stimulated; to be encouraged; to pay handsomely; to splurge
bribe; sweetener; douceur
inevitable; necessary; certain; inevitability; necessity
old; former; the old; old things; old times; bygone days
royal capital; imperial capital
to anticipate; to expect; to place confidence in; to put trust in; to find promising; to see good prospects (in)
the right person in the right place
to avenge (somebody) by striking down their killer