paper-thin (difference); razor-thin; very slight
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs
selling or divesting in unwanted stocks; hiding bad loans
to be extremely difficult; to present a major challenge
offense; offence; method of attack
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
to bend; to warp; to yield; to be supple (e.g. bamboo, body); to be flexible; to be pliant
there being no use in arguing (about it); not up for discussion
dust; small debris (e.g. dirt, crumbs); trash; garbage; negligible amount; tiny bit
lingering attachment; lingering affection; regret; reluctance; ruefulness
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
little more than; only slightly better than; almost the same as
in a subdued voice; in undertones; in a whisper; in a mumble; in a murmur
to grumble; to gripe; to complain
to travel; to take a trip; to make a journey
rare; uncommon; not often seen
total blockage; complete shutdown; stopping completely; shutout
for example; for instance; e.g.
war situation; progress of a battle
rivalry (between two equally strong sides); struggle for supremacy; competing (with); vying (with); contending (with); being an equal match (for)
not feeling like doing ...; having no mind to ...; being in no mood for ...; indifferent; half-hearted; dispirited
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; (not) any
and yet; though; when; in spite of
book; volume; this; present; main; head; real
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
fresh off the farm; inexperienced
one's social standing; one's position; one's place; one's station in life
to return; to come back; to turn over; to become extremely; to become completely
dramatic; exciting; touching; extreme
fast; quick; easy; simple; as soon as ...; the moment ...
common; ordinary; fair (e.g. fight); gracious; frank; open
defensive body movement (judo, kendo, etc.)
physical strength; muscle strength
magical powers; supernatural powers; spell; charm
to kick into the air; to kick up; to kick from below
reserve; spare; preparation; preliminaries
movement (of the body); action; bearing; carriage; operation (of a machine, software, etc.); running
to harden; to freeze; to put together; to collect; to make secure; to stabilize; to fortify
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
hostility; animosity; enmity