follow; following (on social media, esp. Twitter); follow-up; following up; backing-up; covering for; follow-up shot
swan (Cygnus spp.); white-feathered bird
original; primitive; primary; fundamental; raw
preparedness for death; do-or-die spirit
defense; defence; protection
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); still; all the same; even ... (e.g. "even a genius")
finish; end; completion; result
another dimension; different level; whole other level
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
hard fight; close game; struggle; tight contest
to force; to compel; to coerce; to press; to impose
end; conclusion; last; final; no sooner than; once
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
to cross over; to go across; to extend; to cover; to range
saying "Ah!"; making one say "Ah!"; surprisingly; astonishingly
together; jointly; at the same time; with; both
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
violent; furious; extreme; intense; fervent; vehement
to entice; to tempt; to invite someone to join in
(coming to a) mutual understanding; understanding each other
to be scrupulous; to be attentive; to be prudent; to be complete; to be thorough
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
true; real; genuine; proper; utter
splendid; magnificent; gorgeous
passing the ball; exchanging passes; passing back and forth
(not) always; (not) necessarily; (not) entirely; (not) all
to collect; to gather; to arrange; to put in order; to make uniform; to make even
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
doesn't amount to doing (something); not significant enough to require (something); unnecessary
wicket gate; wooden door; entrance to an entertainment venue (i.e. sumo arena, etc.)
river; stream; River; the ... river
ace (playing card); ace (of a team); leading player; ace; hotshot; ace (serve)
conquest; domination; mastery