recovery; rescue; recapture
never (even in error); never, ever; never, no matter what happens; by no means
(the principle of) nonresistance
to repel; to drive away; to repulse; to reject
bargaining; haggling; tactics; strategy
arrangement; pact; agreement
counter; window; teller window; contact person; point of contact
to shut; to close; to block (a street, entrance, etc.); to shut in (with snow, ice, etc.); to shut off; to consume (with negative feelings)
to give (someone) a treat; to be extravagant; to live luxuriously; to be proud; to be haughty
trusting too much; overestimating ability
to knock down; to beat up (till unable to stand)
annexation; merger; swallowing up
leader; guide; mentor; coach
complete change; reform; restoration; remodeling; remodelling; renewal
self-indulgence; doing as one pleases
natural; reasonable; understandable
trouble; troubles; worry; distress; sorrows; anguish
seductive; carnal; troubling; difficult; anxious; uneasy
to keep a promise; to keep one's word
to accomplish; to finish; to fulfill
extraordinary; preposterous; outrageous; absurd
suffering; distress; hardship; trial
concerning the result (as opposed to the means used to achieve this result or the original goal)
strong interaction; strong force
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
adaptability; ability to apply knowledge to new situations; practical skills
secret (method, trick, etc.); key (e.g. to success); mysteries (of an art, trade, etc.); recipe; trick
fighting a good fight; putting up a good fight; fighting bravely
if anything; conversely; putting it the other way around; coming at it from the opposite angle
minute; fine; delicate; accurate; precise; elaborate
altitude; height; elevation; high-degree; high-grade; advanced
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
(practical) experience; personal experience; hands-on experience; first-hand experience