and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
to fall (over, down); to collapse; to be destroyed (in a collapse); to collapse; to be confined to bed (with an illness); to come down with; to die
physical strength; power; stamina; strength (of a business, economy, etc.)
to continue; to last; to continue (without a break); to be unbroken; to occur again and again; to lead to; to connect to
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large side; large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke
yo!; hello there!; wow!; oh!; yah! (yell)
point (of a story, argument, etc.); key point; point; site; point (in scoring); point (in a loyalty program); points
to push; to thrust; to press (down); to push (e.g. a button); to stamp (e.g. one's name); to affix (a seal); to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
nearly; almost; on the verge (of happening)
losing by decision (in combat sports); losing on points
just before; on the verge of; on the brink of; just in front of; just ahead of
until (a time); till; to (a place or person); as far as; to (an extent); up to
to herd; to drive; to corner; to force someone into doing; to go hard; to push yourself
end; close; conclusion; termination
the point just before ...; the point of (doing); the verge (of); (just before the) edge
reversal (of a situation); turnaround; turnabout; reversal (of direction of rotation)
to put (into); to put away (in); to include (in an anthology, catalogue, etc.); to contain; to achieve (results, success, etc.); to obtain; to accept (a gift or money)
unripe; green; immature; immature; inexperienced; unskilled
really (seem, appear, etc.); truly; evidently; in that way
to be conspicuous; to stand out
punch (with the fist); punching (a hole); hole punch; punch (drink); punch (in a song, speech, etc.); impact
strength; power; proficiency; ability
to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt
and; and then; thus; and now; and finally
favorite (top choice) for the championship (favourite); best bet for the title
brush tip; first on a list; head; chief
certainly; of course; even if; no matter (who, what, when, where, why, how); without even; without so much as; at the (least, earliest, etc.)
to call out (to); to call; to summon (a doctor, etc.); to invite; to designate; to name; to garner (support, etc.)
high-speed; rapid; express; highway; freeway; expressway
bringing certain death; deadly; knockout (blow)
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
completion; perfection; accomplishment
probability; likelihood; chances
zero; 0; nought; nothing; zilch
near; close; close (in time); soon; close (relationship); friendly
things like; something like; someone like; such a thing as; (the fact) that; to think that
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
superficial; half-hearted; shallow
genius; prodigy; natural gift