to get on (train, plane, bus, ship, etc.); to get in; to get on (e.g. a footstool); to step on; to reach; to go over; to follow
to desire; to wish for; to expect; to see; to command (a view of)
to run away; to flee; to escape; to make a getaway; to skedaddle
massive failure; debacle; fiasco
government; administration
to hear; to listen (e.g. to music); to ask; to enquire; to hear about; to hear of; to follow (advice, order, etc.)
(feeling a chill or shiver) suddenly; (feeling) chilly; chillily; with a sudden sense of dread (or fear, etc.); (being) suddenly (afraid, frightened, etc.); suddenly (breaking out in a cold sweat)
to try to ...; to be about to do ...; to decide to ...; to take as; to treat as; to use for; to suppose that (such) is the case
to end; to come to an end; to close; to finish
definitely; absolutely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge
to disappear; to vanish; to go out (of a fire, light, etc.); to die; to fade (of a feeling, impression, etc.); to vanish (e.g. of hope); to go away (e.g. of a smell, itchiness, sleepiness)
honest; frank; candid; honestly; frankly
country in civil war; country disarrayed by war; Warring States period (Japan, China); competiton in which there are several evenly-matched participants; hotly-contested game (match, market, etc.)
why; oh; no!; quit it!; stop!
(some) more; even more; longer; further
above; up; top; summit; surface; before; previous
example; simile; metaphor; allegory
there; that situation; that occasion; the spot (i.e. "on the spot"); immediately; then and there
suddenly; in a flash; rapidly; attractive; distinguished; showy
to be surprised; to be astonished
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
technique; art; skill; move
almost; roughly; approximately
life; life force; lifetime; lifespan; most important thing; foundation
to be used up; to be run out; to be exhausted; to be consumed; to come to an end
being too late; losing one's final chance
to be resurrected; to be resuscitated; to be rehabilitated; to be recalled (e.g. memories); to be brought back
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
just (e.g. "just wait here"); come now; tolerably; passably; well...; I think...
well-matched (esp. of a couple); becoming; suitable
irresponsible; perfunctory; lukewarm; half-baked; reasonable; moderate
to get carried away; to get overly elated; to become over-excited; to get up to speed; to move into gear
since when; from when; how long
(one's) superior; (one's) boss; the higher-ups
which (of three or more); well; now; c'mon
extent; degree; limit; bounds; (span of) time; (a) distance; the state of
power; authority; jurisdiction
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
transactions; dealings; business
interesting; fascinating; amusing; funny; enjoyable; fun