to weigh (one thing against another); to compare (the relative merits of two options); (lit.) to weigh (something) on scales; to try to have it both ways; to play a double game; to have two strings to one's bow
the latter; the second; successor; descendant
platform; home; home base; home plate
away (game, goal, etc.); opponents' ground; unfamiliar surroundings; feeling out of place; enemy territory
quiet; still; surreptitious
offensive strength; offensive power; striking power
fighting spirit; (will to) fight
to boil; to be boiling hot; to be on a rolling boil
to stay behind; to remain; to work overtime
small tool; gadget; (stage) properties; prop; prop master
to assign; to allot; to divide among; to distribute; to prorate; to assess
to feel like; to feel inclined to do
to take command; to give direction
position (where one is standing); place where one stands; position; stance; standpoint
mark (for quick identification or recognition); sign; landmark; guide; (arch.) trademark
term; terminology; wording; choice of words; phraseology
to mark a stage, movie set, etc. with tape to indicate positions of actors, furniture, equipment, etc.; to block a set
script; libretto; scenario
to expel (from the body); to let off (a fart); to utter (a lie, nonsense, etc.); to say; to do
plus; addition; positive (number); plus sign; positive symbol; advantage; plus
reading out and comparing (e.g. proofs against a manuscript); read-through (of a script)
touché; you've got me there
subjugation (using military force); suppression; subduing
partition; division; settlement of accounts; preliminary warm-up ritual; toeing the mark; directing
to save face; to show deference; to make someone look good
(a) weakness; shortcoming; failing; sore point
to the core; to the bone; (lit.) to the marrow
stimulant; pep-pill; shabu; upper; speed
sorrow; grief; anguish; anxiety; worry; trouble
to fascinate; to enchant; to possess; to bewitch; to enthrall
look of amazement; looking dumbfounded
to go out and away; to leave
insincere smile; ingratiating smile; polite smile; forced smile
to blush; to go red in the face; to change color; to change colour
small; fine; detailed; stingy
gift; boon; godsend; (good) result; fruit (e.g. of one's efforts)
to spur (someone); to stimulate; to impel; to spur; to stir up; to arouse
diligent study; devoting oneself to one's studies