to make a mistake (in); to commit an error; to be wrong; to be incorrect; to mislead; to misguide
immediately; at once; soon; before long; easily; readily
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
influence; power; might; strength; potency; force
breaking through; breakthrough; surmounting; overcoming; exceeding; passing
covering; protection; backing; relief
other side; opposite side; other party
to pound away; to hit at random; to hit ceaselessly
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
to seal (letter); to prevent; to forbid; to block
in the meanwhile; during the time
to shorten the distance (between); to close the gap (e.g. on the leader); to get closer (e.g. to someone); to close in (on)
pinch; crisis; tough spot; clothespin
to notify; to advise; to inform
dramatic decrease; sharp drop; sudden fall
remnant; residue; remaining; left-over
indiscriminately; blindly; at random; indiscriminate; random; excessive
degree of difficulty; difficulty level
chewiness; firmness; feel of food while being chewed; challenge (e.g. work, book); toughness
hard; tough; hardware; hard disk
to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
shaking; trembling; pitching; disturbance; unrest; agitation
expert; skilled hand; person of experience
to bash; to hit hard; to strike; to beat (someone in battle)
to divide (into); to split (into); to share; to distribute; to distinguish; to discriminate; to break up (a fight)
pardon; forgiveness; forbearance
not entirely wrong but not entirely right; so-so; average
having done that; if that is done; if it is done in that way
equipment; device; installation; stage setting
absorption; suction; attraction
trouble; bother; trouble; difficulty; care; attention
to fall down; to drop; to be omitted; to be missing; to decrease; to sink; to fail (e.g. exam or class)
long and large; tall and large; grand; huge
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
emotional attachment; attitude (expressing emotion); meditative pose (e.g. an actor); posing for effect