scene; setting; scene (in a movie, play); shot; state of the market
promise; agreement; arrangement; something expected or predictable (e.g. running gag); typical or clichéd development (in a story); something considered obligatory or guaranteed (in a certain situation)
if it is the case that ...
it cannot be that...; it is highly unlikely that...; it is impossible that...
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
looking on; remaining a spectator
to laugh at; to ridicule; to mock; to make fun of; to sneer at
choices; alternatives; options
uncontainable; irrepressible; uncontrollable
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
victory or defeat; issue (of battle); outcome
judgement; judgment; decision; adjudication; award; verdict
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
to be consistent; to be coherent
with; by; because of; on account of; on (a day, date); at (a time); adds emphasis to preceding word
handle; grip; holder; person who holds
notice; attention; observation
victory; triumph; conquest; success; win
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
to try; to attempt; to have a go (at something)
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; immediately; instantly; right away
interval; distance; suitable time; appropriate opportunity; distance between opponents (kendo)
disorder; disturbance; unrest
to branch; to fork; to separate; to split; to disperse; to scatter
to force someone to clamp with their teeth; to force into someone's mouth (e.g. a gag); to wedge into a space; to inflict (a blow); to deal (a hit); to pull (a joke)
to run through; to run past
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
to stop; to abort; to discontinue; to close
weak point; weakness; shortcoming; defect; flaw; sore spot
middle-distance (races); intermediate-range (missile)
something long; useless things; white elephant; boondoggle
inside; interior; inner part
all; whole; entire; complete (set); in total
class (of students); group (of people); party; lot; bunch; crime family; organized-crime syndicate
to bend down; to bow down; to prostrate oneself; to hide oneself