feeling in the hands (when striking, poking, etc.); (feeling of) resistance; response (to one's efforts); reaction; (having an) effect (on)
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
to bend backwards; to bend oneself back; to be taken aback
to cut; to cut through; to sever (connections, ties); to turn off (e.g. the light); to terminate (e.g. a conversation); to hang up (the phone); to punch (a ticket)
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
affinity; compatibility; chemistry (between people)
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
with a whoosh; quickly (moving); instantaneously
to chase; to run after; to pursue; subsequently; following that; (and) then
doing; in such a state; doing together; doing to each other; familiarizing suffix (sometimes meaning "small")
opponent; adversary; the competition; the other side; one's enemy
thank you; thanks; much (thanks); very (sorry); quite; really; somehow
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
confluence (of rivers); flowing together; joining; joining (of people, groups, parties, etc.); union; linking up
weird; eerie; ominous; creepy; uncanny; unearthly
pointing out; identification
crystal; crystallization; crystallisation; fruits (of labor, union, etc.)
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
head-on; to one's face; squarely; directly; flatly (e.g. refuse)
one blow; one hit; one stroke; summiting on the first attempt (oft. without prior knowledge about the route; in climbing); on-sight; flashing
withdrawal; secession; separation; breakaway
to assault with a sword; to stab at; to slash at
presence (of a nobleman, the emperor, etc.); outrider (person riding horseback in the lead position of a cavalcade); My Lord; My Lady
nature (of a person); disposition; temperament; quality; inherent characteristic; property
reality; actuality; actual conditions; ultimate reality; absolute truth
these guys; these fellows
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
to fight (with); to cross swords; to compete (with); to argue (with); to have an argument; to have a dispute
acutely (feel); keenly; severely; tightly; hard
structure; construction; arrangement; plan; plot; contrivance
simple substance (e.g. chemical); something standing alone; separate item; solo item
cover; covering; covering (a song); cover; coverage; to cover (a loss)
to do ... incessantly; to do ... hard; (arch.) to happen repeatedly; (arch.) to happen over and over again
to the end; to the bitter end; to the last; after all; it must be remembered; only
auxiliary; supplementary; subsidiary; ancillary
offense and defense; offence and defence
to digest; to break down; to break to pieces; to be able to use; to be good at; to finish; to complete
conversely; on the contrary
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time)
to hold fast; to protect to the end
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
completion; perfection; accomplishment
fight; dispute; feud; competition; contest; rivalry