double-edged; double-edged blade
most; highest; maximum; best; wonderful; finest
to be manageable; to be able to handle
to cut off (a relationship)
confinement; imprisonment; incarceration
one's hand (when playing cards); name tag; nameplate; wallet-sized (photo)
in addition; furthermore; above (which); on top of (which)
armrest (of a chair); elbow rest
to lean against; to lean on; to recline on; to lie heavy (on the stomach); to be uneasily digested
cane; walking stick; staff; wand
blue cloth; blue ground; blue background
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
resting one's chin in one's hands; brace (in construction); angle brace
interpretation (i.e. oral translation); interpreter
suddenly and forcefully (e.g. jerk, poke, shove); in a single gulp; in one go
humble position; inferior; underarm grip on opponent's belt
to translate; to interpret
sluggishly; slowly; ploddingly; stolidly (standing); impassively
inner glow or light; deep gloss or luster (lustre)
opposite; opposition; versus; vs.; to (e.g. "winning a game five to three"); equal footing
war; battle; match; game; competition
Your Majesty; His Majesty; Her Majesty
(exercising) the right to command
even; flat; level; calm; peaceful; uneventful
threat; bird-scaring device (scarecrow, gun, etc.)
to be loath to; to balk at (doing); to grudge (doing); to take (good) care of
to set on fire; to ignite
to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken
to cut off; to lop off; to prune
to strain (oneself); to bear down; to exert oneself; to put on a bold front; to make a show of strength; to swagger
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
bog; marsh; swamp; quandary; dire situation from which one cannot extricate oneself; imbroglio
to suffer; to groan; to be worried
to return; to come back; to turn over; to become extremely; to become completely
fingertip; finger; toe tip; toe
dog (Canis (lupus) familiaris); squealer; rat; loser; asshole; counterfeit
lifeline; safety rope; safety tether
cold; chilly; cold (attitude, stare, etc.); frigid; composed; cool