to do something in readiness for; to get something (needful) done
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
what; you-know-what; that thing; whatsit; whachamacallit; (not) at all; (not) in the slightest
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
part; portion; amount; worth (as in "two days' worth"); one's means; one's place; one's duty
to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)
that; it; then; that point (in time); (arch.) there; (arch.) you
always; all the time; never; usual; regular
both schools; both universities
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
all members; all hands; everyone; everybody; whole crew
pressure; stress; pressure (e.g. political); coercion; arm-twisting
to strike against; to collide with; to encounter; to meet; to clash