gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
inferiority (e.g. numerical); inferior position; disadvantage; unfavorable situation; unfavourable situation
prospects of victory; chances of success
how should I put it?; what shall I say?; well, you know; like
worthless; shit; disparaging; demeaning
to shake; to jolt; to shake (e.g. the political world); to disturb; to put off a batter (by varying one's type of pitch)
to shake; to jolt; to rock (cradle); to blackmail; to extort; to shake down
(looking around) restlessly; (looking) all around; goggling
to worry (about); to be worried (about); to be troubled (by); to be pained (by); to be distressed (by)
amusement center (centre); game arcade; gambling hall
specialization; specialisation
opening (in a game of go, chess, etc.); early stages; initial phase; outset
to torment; to pain; to inflict (physical) pain; to harass; to cause (emotional) pain; to afflict
gradually; by degrees; little by little; steps; stairs; staircase
now (esp. in contrast to the past); now at last; at present; right now
bizarre plan; perplexing strategy; outlandish scheme
conclusion; decision; judgement; affirmative
somehow (or other); for some reason; without knowing why; something (or other); some ... or other
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
the last moment; the very end
cliff edge; edge of a precipice; perilous position; critical moment; brink
even (e.g. even a child); as long as (it is, you are, etc.); (if) only; just
in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper; dry and tasteless; stale
to work (for, at, in); to be employed (at); to finish (a term); to serve (e.g. a sentence); to conduct (a ceremony); to perform (a Buddhist memorial service)
anyone can see that; it's obvious that
matter of time; question of time
attack; assault; criticism; censure; cyber attack (e.g. DDoS)
to change direction (of policy, etc.); (lit.) to turn the rudder (of a ship)
firm decision; decisive measure; resolute step; excellent decision
good humour (humor); good mood
to stick; to paste; to stretch; to spread; to form (e.g. ice on a pond); to fill; to swell
wash basin; wash bowl (incl. portable bowl in a public bath)
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
to penetrate; to sink in; to devote oneself (to); to do intently and exclusively; to do throughout (e.g. the night)
strong pressure; heavy pressure
to yield; to give in; to bend (knee, etc.); to subdue; to overpower; (arch.) to feel down
to take (preventive) measures; to come to an agreement (in bargaining, etc.); to strike a bargain; to clap one's hands together
slowly (but steadily); gradually; bit-by-bit; slowly soaking in; slowly permeating; oozing out
mind; spirit; attitude; mentality; spirit (of a matter); essence
to be worm-eaten; to be eaten by worms; to affect adversely; to spoil; to ruin