disqualification; elimination; incapacity; being unfit for one's role; being a failure
single word; a few words; brief comment
ulterior motive; plot; scheme; complicated circumstances; intricacies
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
there; that situation; that occasion; the spot (i.e. "on the spot"); immediately; then and there
hilt (of a sword); haft (of a dagger); handle; handgrip
you bastard!; you son of a bitch!
to gain experience; to accumulate experiences
to attempt; to test; to try out
equally (talented, etc.); evenly; neck and neck; nip and tuck
cold; chilly; cold (attitude, stare, etc.); frigid; composed; cool
at the critical moment; when the time comes; when it's most important; when necessary; in an emergency; when push comes to shove
to hold back others from achieving success; to stand in the way of; to sabotage
still (continuing); as ever; further
which way; which direction; which one (esp. of two alternatives); who
to create a breeding ground for future problems; to turn a blind eye to future trouble; to allow for something to come back and bite one in the ass (in the future)
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants
to be matched against (in a sports contest)
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
abundant; plentiful; rich; ample
whereabouts; place; location; place where one belongs; where one fits in; place where one can be oneself
fighting with real swords; game played in real earnest
fear; dread; dismay; terror; horror; scare
to throb (with pain); to ache; to smart; to rankle; to gall; to rile
unconsciousness; unconscious; involuntary; the unconscious (psychoanalysis)
hound; hunting dog; gun dog
very fast; in a twinkle; before one's eyes
certain; sure; definite; reliable; sound; solid
serious wound; serious injury
measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion
to threaten; to menace; to frighten (into doing)
to shrink; to contract; to diminish (in size)
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
conclusion; resolution; gathering and bundling; convergence; focusing (e.g. light); convergence
width; breadth; freedom (e.g. of thought); latitude; gap; difference (e.g. in price)
to perceive; to grasp (the situation)
to insert; to put in (such that there is a snug fit); to have sex; to fuck; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to place a ring-shaped object around something (esp. one that restricts freedom, such as handcuffs)
to let out; to utter; to issue; to send; to leave; to depart
stance with legs in an L-shape, with one leg bent in front and other extended behind (martial arts, traditional theater)
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
groan; moan; roar; growl; buzz; hum (e.g. motor)