how much; how many; however (much); no matter how; what matters is ...; it all comes down to ...
one's future; one's fate; prospects; one's way; one's path
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
idiot; moron; stupid; foolish; trivial; insignificant; malfunctioning
cobia (Rachycentron canadum); sergeant fish
to reach out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to get involved in; to embark on; to start a fight; to get physical with
treatment (of a person); dealing with
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
on purpose; deliberately; intentionally
to save; to rescue; to help; to assist; to support (financially); to contribute (to)
one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
head; hair (on one's head); mind; brains; leader; chief; top
matter in question; that matter; the matter; the issue
leak (of information); leakage (of electricity)
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
reason; reasoning power; (one's) sense
to lose; to miss (a chance, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
order; command; decree; (software) instruction; statement
big; large; loud; extensive; spacious; important
on this occasion; now; in these circumstances; with this opportunity
private investment; individual investment
to threaten; to menace; to frighten (into doing)
negotiation of conditions
next; following; subsequent; stage; station
preparation; arrangements; provision; getting ready; laying out (e.g. a meal)
to take (something) along; to bring with one; to carry (something) away; to bear
danger; peril; hazard; risk
emotion; feeling; feelings; sentiment
low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.); low (position); close to the ground; short (height); deep (voice); in a low key
to meet; to encounter; to see; to have an accident; to have a bad experience
wanting (to have); desiring; wishing for; I want (you, them, etc.) to (do)
trouble; bother; annoyance
telephone call; telephone (device)
to leave (behind); to leave (undone); to not finish; to save; to set aside; to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death)
some people; a number of people; several people; a few people
to push back; to press back; to force back
depending on; as soon as; immediately after; as (e.g. "as one is told", "as one wishes"); whatever (e.g. "whatever is at hand"); order; program
to fight (with); to cross swords; to compete (with); to argue (with); to have an argument; to have a dispute
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
to sit (down); to have a seat; to be seated; to assume (a position); to take on (a duty); to occupy (a post)
as a matter of fact; to tell the truth