means of survival; means of escape; way out of a difficulty
to cut open; to clear (land); to cut (a path, road, etc.); to carve out (a new career, future, etc.); to open up (a new field)
(not so) much; (not) very
to be conspicuous; to stand out
unsung hero; person who does a thankless task
inconsequential; indifferent; not worth worrying about; whatever; whichever; I don't care
proximity; nearness; soon; nearby
point (of a story, argument, etc.); point (e.g. in stock exchange movement); percentage point; switch; points; point; site
grasp; catch; understanding
side; flank; profile; aspect; dimension
bloodshot eyes; (doing something in a) frenzy
to peek (through a keyhole, gap, etc.); to look down into (a ravine, etc.); to peek into (a shop, bookstore, etc.); to sneak a look at; to take a quick look at; to peep (through a telescope, microscope, etc.); to stick out (a scarf from a collar, etc.)
space; room; vacancy; opening; free time; time to spare
weak point; weakness; shortcoming; defect; flaw; sore spot
as expected; predictably; not surprisingly
to shake; to sway; to waver
surely; certainly; no doubt; indeed
sight; attraction; spectacle; something worth seeing
but I suppose; it seems; probably; I guess
dispersion; breakup; variance; dispersion
to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken
calculation; reckoning; count; forecast
scattered; disperse; loose; disconnected; in pieces; in drops
unable to resist; unable to suppress
state; condition; situation; appearance; circumstances
(a) little; somewhat; somehow
king; ruler; tycoon; magnate; king (of the senior player)
counter for birds, rabbits, etc.
to anyone; to everyone; by anyone; by everyone; in everyone; in anyone
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour
bye-bye; good-bye; see you; saying goodbye; parting
to become frightened; to be frightened (of); to be scared (of)
swing; shake; appearance; behaviour; pretence (pretense); show; going to restaurant, hotel etc. without a reservation or introduction
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
potentiality; likelihood; possibility; availability
pair; two kinds; two ways
getting poised again for charging; toeing the mark again; starting again; getting a fresh start; going back to square one
fighting back; returning fire; counter-attack; responding to an attack; accepting a challenge