to gain an advantage; to enjoy an advantage; to turn the tables (on)
exchange of blows; long rally
to die out; to peter out; to become extinct; to cease; to be stopped; to be discontinued
one (esp. of two); the other; on the one hand; on the other hand; whereas; although
to see everything; to see all; to abandon; to give up; to sell at a loss; to sell off
to steal; to rob; to deceive; to trick; to graze (in passing); to skim; to appear and quickly disappear (a thought, a smile, etc.)
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
to resign; to abandon; to step aside; to back out of; to retire; to get away
flesh; meat; flesh (of a fruit); pulp; the physical body (as opposed to the spirit); flesh; thickness
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
nonsense; irresponsible remark; codswallop; random; haphazard; unsystematic
partition; division; settlement of accounts; preliminary warm-up ritual; toeing the mark; directing
to cure; to heal; to fix; to correct; to do over again; to replace
unnatural; artificial; affected; strained
protracted war; war of attrition
opposition; resistance; insubordination; defiance; hostility; rebellion
to throw away as useless; to scrap; to make null and void; to renege; to annul
to meet (by chance); to come across; to meet (e.g. of rivers, highways, etc.); to emerge and engage (an enemy)
to run counter to; to go against; to disobey; to infringe
diffidence; losing one's nerve; feeling awkward; feeling timid; being daunted
to notify; to advise; to inform
to beg; to ask; to request; to invite
one's physical safety; personal security
clever; intelligent; well-behaved (esp. children and pets); obedient; (arch.) good (with words)
to yield; to give in; to bend (knee, etc.); to subdue; to overpower; (arch.) to feel down
just what you'd expect from ...; that's just like (him, her, etc.); that's (exactly) why ...; that's (precisely) the reason ...
(in) the middle of; (in) the midst of; (in) the course of; (at) the height of
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
skewer; spit; skewering; impalement; running through (e.g. with spear)
to grow long (e.g. hair, nails); to lengthen; to extend; to reach out; to hold out; to straighten; to smooth out
top of the head; crown of the head
load; heavy burden; encumbrance; heavy freight; heavy responsibility
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
response (felt in the hands); resistance; reaction; response; effect
soft; tender; gentle; mild; informal; light
absorption; suction; attraction
power; might; authority; influence
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
amount of force (required to do something); (using the) right amount of force; appropriate use of force