locking sword to sword (in a duel) and pushing; fierce, close-fought competition
to be caught in a trap (snare, etc.); to fall for (a trick, ambush, etc.)
exchange; reciprocation; give-and-take; reply; riposte
to sound together; to vibrate mutually; to reverberate
coloring; colouring; color scheme; colour scheme; (touch of) colour; embellishment
to retreat; to back off; to draw back; to step back; to shrink away
to jostle; to crowd; to haggle
sitting cross-legged (i.e. Indian style)
to vacate; to surrender (e.g. a castle); to give up (e.g. a position); to hand over (e.g. power)
everyday; always; at all times; frequently
remarks; comments; way of talking; speaking style; excuse; topic (of conversation)
later on; eventually; afterwards
inexcusable; unpardonable; can't be allowed to pass (without comment)
instantly; immediately; equals; means; oneness (of two opposing things); inseparability
to become fine (of fabric); to be checkmated; to be hard pressed; to be at a loss
air hole; windhole; ventilator
to destroy; to crush; to break by striking; to spoil; to ruin
firing in rapid succession; volley of shots
to narrow; to reduce; to contract
intended for ...; oriented towards ...; aimed at ...
intricate workmanship; delicate handiwork; cheap trick; petty trick; obvious stratagem
interest; appeal; attraction; fun
yes; sure; gotcha; sycophantically; servilely; fawningly
good-for-nothing; worthless
disreputable; scandalous; disgraceful
to be due to; to be caused by; to depend on; to turn on; to be based on; to come from
exactly the same; identical; exact; perfect
show; exhibition; spectacle
diagonally upward; (going in a) completely unexpected direction (of a story, result, etc.)
exposed; scanty; bare; public; open
to gather in a circle; to form a circle
stability; security; equilibrium
official business; public business