to join (hands); to take (each other's hands); to scramble for; to struggle for; to pay attention to; to take notice of
how; in what way; how about; questionable
to change (with time, the ages, the seasons, etc.); to shift
new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date
merger (of companies, towns, etc.); combination; union; amalgamation; consolidation; coalition
independence; self-reliance; independence (e.g. of a nation); freedom; separation; isolation
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
juice; sap; soup; broth; (dipping) sauce
to notify; to advise; (arch.) to know; (arch.) to reign; (arch.) to govern (a country)
chances of winning (a bet); odds
order; turn; sorting; obedient; docile; submissive
proper; right; reasonable
not under observation; not on one's radar; unmarked (player); unguarded; unmarked (item, etc.); without a mark
to be based on; to take into account; to build upon; to have one's feet firmly planted on; to plant oneself on
to be accompanied by; to be attended by; to take along (someone); to conquer; to subjugate; to subdue
to surpass the rest (e.g. of a large group); to stand out from the crowd; to be the best by far
rumor; rumour; gossip; speculation; irresponsible criticism; hearsay
veteran (in a particular field); person with a lot of experience; old hand
military gains; war results; fruit of battle
cannot be helped; unavoidable
(dance) partner; (work) partner; partner; spouse
(not) in any way; in no way; at all; terribly; awfully; hopelessly
will (to do something); drive; motivation; enthusiasm; eagerness
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
sounds good; sure thing; no problem
iron plate; steel plate; sure thing; certain winner
large hole; big deficit; heavy losses; long-shot win (in horse racing, etc.); big winnings (on a long shot)
ordinary; common; commonplace; mediocre; unremarkable; undistinguished
questionnaire; survey; poll
survival; survivor; relic
battle; fight; fighting; engagement; contest
aegis (mythical shield); Aegis (system); Aegis (missile guidance system)
strength; power; proficiency; ability
why; how; for what reason
halfway; half measures; unfinished; incomplete; by halves; half-baked
to prove successful; to take hold; to amount to something
dignitaries; very important persons; luminaries; big shots; VIPs
to imitate; to follow; to copy; to emulate
official announcement; proclamation
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
(telephone) call; ring (of a telephone); shout; call; call; call loan (e.g. 30-day call)
overhasty; rash; premature