to accept; to receive; to agree
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
while; even though; despite
sentiment; emotions; one's feelings; one's heart
expression; look; countenance; face
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
claim; insistence; assertion; advocacy; emphasis; contention
to pull apart; to separate; to have a lead over; to pull ahead of; to outdistance
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
truth; reality; proper; right; genuine; authentic
himself; yourself; herself
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
although; despite; whereas; while; if only; I wish
to recognize; to recognise; to deem; to judge; to approve; to deem acceptable; to admit
disagreeable; detestable; unpleasant; reluctant
to be unreasonable; to whine; to throw a tantrum
-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
expedient; means; instrument; upaya (skillful means, methods of teaching)
to taste; to eat; to drink; to speak (of); to refer (to); to say
the world; society; sphere; circle; world-renowned; world-famous
near oneself; close to one; familiar
to concede one is entirely in the wrong (for the sake of argument)
feeling; sensation; preparedness; readiness; thought; sentiment
astringent; bitter; austere; elegant (and unobtrusive); sour (look); glum
to be defeated; to be beaten; to be unsuccessful; to lose
to be dispersed; to get separated
to leave; to depart; to take one's leave
inside of a castle; area surrounded by castle walls
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
to keep away; to keep at a distance
method; process; manner; way; means; technique
to think (about, of); to think over; to consider; to bear in mind; to think (that); to believe; to intend (to do)
inside; within; while (e.g. one is young); during; among; amongst; in (secret, chaos, poverty, etc.)
to be angry; to resent; to be enraged; to be indignant