after a long time; for the first time in a while
certainly; for sure; distinctly; clearly; firmly; tightly
complete defeat; utter defeat; annihilation; to be completely defeated; to be beaten hollow
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
dramatic turn-around; major reversal; great comeback; game changer
cliff edge; edge of a precipice; perilous position; critical moment; brink
desperate situation with no escape; being driven into a corner; being cornered; last extremity
how (beautiful, etc.); what a ...; nothing worth mentioning; nothing special; of what name
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
intention; plan; belief; assumption; estimate; estimation
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
exactly; surely; right then; just then; just (about to); on the verge (of doing or happening)
just; right; pure; genuine; truth
designation; specification; assignment; appointment; pointing at
is not; am not; are not; isn't it?
elegance; dandyism; sophistication; affectation; showing off; putting on an air
name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext
to snatch away; to dispossess; to steal
to sew; to stitch; to weave one's way (e.g. through a crowd)
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
possible; potential; practicable; feasible
time; hour; occasion; case; chance; opportunity
trump card; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
for the first time; only after ... is it ...; only when ... do you ...; first time; (one's) first
that sort of; that kind of; like that; such; so
king; ruler; tycoon; magnate; king (of the senior player)
to rule over; to govern; to command; to integrate; to consolidate; to unite
to flare up; to burst into flames
(arch.) the art of war; (arch.) martial arts; military force; the sword; valor; bravery
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
behind; rear; after; later; remainder; the rest; more (e.g. five more minutes)
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
to leave (behind); to leave (undone); to not finish; to save; to set aside; to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death)
potentiality; likelihood; possibility; availability
small amount; jot; nothing much; (to a) slight degree; wee bit
even if; no matter (what); if; though; although; supposing
at the last moment; this late in the game