unevenness (e.g. in quality); inconstancy; variation; dispersion; scatter; spread
comparatively; relatively; fairly; considering ...; for ...; despite ...
to be a good match (for); to stand a chance (against); to be able to compete (with); to hold one's own
close combat; close(-quarter) fighting; in-fighting
battlefield; battleground
plan; measure; means; scheme; policy
change of heart; change of mind; change in mental state
interest; eagerness; enthusiasm
outsider's perspective; as seen by an observer
comfortably; peacefully; freely; (growing) quickly
I'm told; is what I heard; is how it is, apparently; is what they said
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
charm; fascination; glamour; glamor; attraction; appeal
to cling to; to hold on to; to grapple; to set about doing; to begin; to possess (someone; of an evil spirit, idea, etc.)
people who share an interest; people of similar tastes; kindred minds
inner thoughts; real intention; at heart; deep down; inner center (centre)
serious; earnest; sober; honest; sincere
to persevere; to keep at something (regardless of one's fatigue)
lower part; foot; lower direction; left part of the stage (audience's or camera's POV); stage right (actor's POV)
refreshing; exhilarating; invigorating; bracing
to taste; to savor; to appreciate; to enjoy; to experience; to go through
to beg; to pester; to plead; to coax; to hound; to importune
speaking of ...; when it comes to ...; as for ...; if one were to say ...
bomb blast; blast (from an explosion); shock wave
sideslip; skid; shifting to another post (at the same level); sideways move (at a company); sliding sideways down a slope
satisfaction; pride; one's strong point; one's forte; regular customer; regular client
one round; one circuit; one revolution; one lap; one turn
lovely; sweet; pretty; cute; adorable
timid; weak-kneed; fainthearted; bearish
no matter (what, who, etc.); whether ... or ...; be
to impress; to move one's heart; to touch (a person's heart)
to show up; to appear; to turn up
fighting spirit; (will to) fight
to stir up; to poke (the fire); to beat (an egg); to arouse (interest, feelings, etc.); to stir; to stoke
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
to work hard; to try hard; to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to devote oneself to
waves that remain after the wind has subsided; after-effect; aftermath
sound of a flat surface repeatedly making contact with something; applying a seal or stamp again and again; pasting (paper) all over; daubing; smearing
nervous temperament; worrier's disposition
to catch sight of; to come into view; to happen to see
dangerous; critical; grave; uncertain; unreliable; dodgy
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
at leisure; in a relaxed manner; in a carefree manner; to relax; to take it easy; to chill