cards in one's hand; one's hand
since some time ago; for some time; for quite a while
somehow; for some reason; without knowing why
oneself; oneself; for oneself; personally
width; breadth; freedom (e.g. of thought); latitude; gap; difference (e.g. in price)
to narrow; to reduce; to contract
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
at the same time as; while; as well as (multiple roles)
to challenge (esp. in a lawsuit); to take on an opponent (in negotiations, contest, etc.)
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
furnished with; including; attached to; impression; appearance; luck; sociality
victory; triumph; conquest; success; win
to end; to come to an end; to close; to finish
two by two; by twos; as a couple
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy
(the) mainstream; main course (of a river); main stream
present age; present day; today; modern era; modern times
level; standard; level (plane); floor; spirit level; (surveyor's) level
learning; acquisition (of a skill, knowledge, etc.)
assimilation; absorption; adaptation; assimilation; anabolism; assimilation (phonology)
setting (someone) to work; employment; using; causative (verb, etc.)
instead; but (on the other hand)
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants
to pull out; to take out; to lead out (e.g. a horse from a stable); to summon (e.g. to court); to withdraw (money); to draw
to lose; to miss (a change, opportunity); to lose (a loved one); to be bereaved of; to concede (goals, points, etc.)
to get; to earn; to understand; to comprehend; to receive something undesirable (e.g. a punishment); to get (ill)
from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved
to throw violently against; to slam against; to strike; to thrust at someone (e.g. a letter)
wind; breeze; manner; behaviour; cold; influenza
lump; mass; group; crowd; embodiment (of an idea, quality, feeling etc.); personification
to be forced to do or experience something (against one's will); to be forced to do something because one has no other choice
hammer; mallet; sledge(hammer); gavel
lethality; killing effectiveness
low (rank, degree, value, content, quality, etc.); low (position); close to the ground; short (height); deep (voice); in a low key
to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)
speed per second; velocity per second; instant; moment; a few seconds
local; localized; partial; topical (application)