to falter; to flinch (from); to recoil (from); to quail (at)
goblin; apparition; monster; ghost; phantom; spectre
to turn back; to go back; to come back; to return; to retrace one's steps
to be hit; to strike; to touch; to be in contact; to be equivalent to; to be applicable; to be right on the money (of a prediction, criticism, etc.)
foolish thought; (one's own) thought; (one's own) idea
front-facing; forward-looking; positive; constructive
exterior; outside; outer; external; lateral
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
idea; conception; way of thinking; approach; expression
to add (numbers); to add (something); to top up (with something); to take care of (e.g. one's business)
to divide; to cut; to halve; to break; to crack; to dilute; to fall below
just right (time, size, length, etc.)
(logical) true; regular; 10^40; ten thousand undecillion; original; positive
to blow off (strongly); to blow away; to drive away (e.g. one's worries); to dispel; to do at great speed (e.g. drive a car); to carry out (a task) very quickly
diversion (from e.g. one's worries); distraction
dumbfounded; in mute amazement
calm; serenity; tranquillity; tranquility
equality (esp. of status); equal footing; equal terms
not ... for nothing; not ... with nothing to show for it; worthwhile; no wonder ...
to add (to); to add on; to append
avenue; street; coming and going; street traffic; flow (of water, air, etc.); transmission (of sound); reach (e.g. of voice)
conclusive evidence; positive proof; definite proof; confirmation
simply; merely; only; solely
where ... is concerned; when it becomes; if it becomes
person's origin (e.g. city, country, parentage, school)
the place for; the time for; the level of
to succeed (a person, to a position, etc.); to inherit; to patch (clothes); to mend; to add (e.g. charcoal to the fire); to replenish with
country; state; region; national government; central government; home (i.e. hometown, home country); (arch.) province (of Japan)
to make; to produce; to prepare (food); to brew (alcohol); to raise; to grow; to till
or something; or something like that; or words to that effect; something or other
military forces; hosts; troops
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
treason; treachery; mutiny; rebellion; insurrection