gradually (progress into a state); in sequence; in order; in turn
bubble; foam; froth; head on beer
critical (touch and go) situation; explosive situation
white heat; incandescence; becoming excited; getting heated (e.g. of a discussion); reaching a climax
in a crowd; in droves; crawling (of insects); swarming; dragging (e.g. along the ground); trailing
opposition; rivalry; competition; antagonism
to intervene; to stop (something)
control; bringing under control; settling (a matter); putting in order
to get permission; to get approval; to get the go-ahead
free and easy; open-hearted; relaxed; not fussy; frank
to beat to death; to kill
pair; the two; both persons; both things
to move back; to draw back; to lessen; to subside; to resign; to retire
glaring at each other; confrontation; standoff; face-off
to inhale; to breathe in; to suck up; to absorb; to soak up
order (esp. to a number of people); command; ritual of bowing at start and end of school class
to rush into; to surge into; to crowd into
have a good day; take care; see you
base (of a plant, tree, pillar, etc.); (part near the) root; roots (of one's hair); root (e.g. of a problem); source
to tame (e.g. animal); to domesticate
to consult with; to discuss; to confer; to deliberate
oblong; vertical writing style (e.g. on envelopes); portrait orientation
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
difference; variation; difference
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
prompt; immediate; in real time
to sit on the edge of one's seat; to be in breathless suspense
when push comes to shove; when needed; when necessity arises; when the moment arrives
(the extent of) one's vocabulary
women and children; woman; grown woman; wife
absolutely every little bit; everything from A to Z; systematically; thoroughly; one after another
close quarters combat; CQC
one's manners; one's attitude
just (now, at the moment, etc.); just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
to sit in a row; to be present (and lined up)
to tear to pieces; to tear to shreds; to pick (e.g. fruit); to pluck; to do ... heavily; to do ... heartily
to be bewildered; to be perplexed
natural; understandable; reasonable; no wonder
to parry; to sidestep; to dodge
seoi nage (judo); shoulder throw; back-carry throw
young child; toddler; child over 1 but not yet of school age
lightly; easily; carelessly
convulsion; cramp; spasm; tic; twitch; fit
to raid; to launch an attack; to invade
starting in advance; starting first; going first; starting (in team sports)