to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
infinity; infinitude; eternity; infinite; limitless
encouragement; inspiration; rousing; stirring up; raising (e.g. morale)
just like that; quite so; I agree; that street
how; in what way; by what means
unclear; obscure; unknown; unidentified; ignorance; lack of wisdom
termination (of a contract); cancellation; rescinding; lifting (of a ban, sanctions, etc.); removal; release (from obligations)
strength; intensity; strong (e.g. glasses); powerful (e.g. lens); intense (e.g. fear)
to knit; to plait; to braid; to compile (anthology, dictionary, etc.); to edit
bitterness; distress; pain; bitterness and astringency
precipitous; rugged; inaccessible; grim; severe; stern
to some extent; to a certain extent
attenuation; damping; decay
minimum; at the very least
knowledge; information; opinion; view
calm; composed; leisurely
to split; to be split; to become sunken (e.g. of cheeks); to become hollowed; to weaken (e.g. of motivation, interest, etc.); to decrease
effect; effectiveness; efficacy; effects (e.g. sound effects, visual effects, special effects)
to draw near; to draw closer; to press (e.g. for an answer); to hound
how many people; a number of people
pessimism; (taking a) gloomy view; discouragement; despondency; despair; disappointment
to freeze (from fear, etc.); to be unable to move (e.g. from surprise); to be paralyzed (with horror, etc.); to cower; to shrink in on oneself
that is (to say); namely; precisely; exactly; if one does ..., then; in that case
offense; offence; method of attack
to be late; to be delayed; to fall behind (in a race, one's studies, etc.); to lag behind; to be bereaved of; to be preceded by (someone) in death
bluff; false show of power; bold front
to lose strength; to become weak; to wither; to droop; to feel demotivated; to lose interest
to use to the full (one's voice, energy, etc.); to muster all of (one's strength, courage, etc.); to summon all of; to exert fully; to strain (one's voice)
all-out attack; general offensive
time of emergency; (in an) emergency
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
gathering; meeting; assembly; collection; attendance
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
encouragement; backing; reinforcements
style; way; shape; dress; attire; clothing
doubt; suspicion; question; strangeness
best; supreme; wonderful; highest; maximum; most
invasion; raid; attack; visitation (of a calamity)
leisurely; slow; deliberate; easygoing
invalid; void; ineffective; unavailable
one blow; one hit; one stroke; summiting on the first attempt (oft. without prior knowledge about the route; in climbing); on-sight; flashing
remaining strength; surplus energy; reserve power; money to spare