to join together; to combine; to join up
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
to forge; to temper; to drill; to train; to discipline
component; factor; item (e.g. in list); element (e.g. in array); member (e.g. data structure)
first of all; to begin with; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
(powers of) concentration; ability to concentrate
oscillation; vibration; swing (e.g. of a pendulum)
gentle breeze; soft wind; breath of air; zephyr
to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
relation; relationship; participation; involvement; influence; effect
grasp; catch; understanding
demand; firm request; requisition; requirement; desire
to some extent; to a certain extent
being watchful; keeping watch; keeping an eye open
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
attention; notice; care; caution; advice; warning
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
omen; portent; sign; premonition; harbinger; precursor
promptly; quickly; without delay; before others; first
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
danger; peril; hazard; risk
place; point; part; counter for places, parts, passages, etc.
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
restoration; repair; mending
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
to start (something); to start up; to boot (a computer); to launch (a business)
fiction; made-up story; fable; fabrication; myth
to feel gloomy; to have doubts (e.g. about the future); to be at a loss (e.g. over what to do)
development of potential ability; capacity development
foreshadowing; preparation; precautionary measures
expectation; anticipation; prediction; forecast; conjecture
to imitate; to copy; to mock; to trace; to forge
from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved
interference; meddling; butting in
equal match; good match; fair match; equal in ability; being a worthy rival
group; party; team; squad; section
competition; contest; rivalry; competition (between organisms or species)
to run at full speed; to run and run; to try one's hardest
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
ace (playing card); ace (of a team); leading player; ace; hotshot; ace (serve)