and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
to freeze to; to be frozen to; to freeze in place; to be still
doubt; question; suspicion; dubiousness
variety; kind; type; counter for kinds, species, etc.
(in the process of) connecting
look; glance; sight; summary; list; table
optional; voluntary; arbitrary; arbitrary
to blow upon; to breathe on; to pick (a fight); to force (unreasonable terms); to exaggerate; to overcharge
simply put; putting it simply; in short
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
character (of a person); personality; disposition; characteristics; nature (of a thing, event, etc.)
advantage; point in favor; point in favour
minus; negative (quantity); deficit; disadvantage; drawback; negative (ion, pole, growth, image, effect, etc.)
meeting face-to-face; seeing in person; facing (each other); opposing (traffic, etc.); confronting
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
to face (each other); to be facing; to be directed toward (the future, etc.); to be in response to; to receive (a client, etc.); to compare with
prospects of victory; chances of success
killing a would-be avenger; having the tables turned on someone (e.g. by a challenger); being beaten at one's own game
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
degree; amount; grade; standard; of the order of (following a number); about
to surpass; to outdo; to excel; to tower above (the surrounding landscape)
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
ingenuity; resourcefulness
to be rich in; to abound in; to be abundant in; to be rich; to be wealthy
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
fall; decline; lowering; deterioration; degradation
tendency; trend; inclination
first match (in a series)
band (e.g. conduction, valence); belt (e.g. Van-Allen, asteroid, etc.)
deliberately; carefully; thoroughly; without rushing
close examination; careful investigation; investigation of a crime; inquiry into someone's guilt; winner (of the most rounds, i.e. a full game); (arch.) reciting and appreciating traditional poetry
deck cargo; upper layer of goods; extra; to pile on top of
to be transparent; to be see-through; to be clear; to be clear (voice, sound)
early (days); initial stage; initial