to be lacking in options; to be too few
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
conspirators; faction; cabal; clique
retreat; withdrawal; retirement
doubtful; questionable; uncertain; disputable; suspicious
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
to stiffen; to become stiff
grasping; seizing; holding; commanding; having control over
to cross; to go across; to go through; to cut across
middle of summer; height of summer; midsummer
whole (body); full-length (e.g. portrait); systemic
in an instant; instantly; in a moment; instantaneously; in the twinkling of an eye
to grow cold (from room temperature, e.g. in refrigerator); to get chilly; to cool down
to shout; to cry; to scream; to clamor (for or against); to clamour (for or against)
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
surely; clearly; without a doubt; in all probability; no matter how one slices it; no matter how one looks at it
wherein; therein; thereinto
introduction; presentation; referral; listing
genuine; real; full-scale; full-blown; full-fledged; professional
entering (the marketplace); introducing (something) to the market; access; visiting a high-class or noble individual
to shine; to glitter; to be bright
circumference; outskirts; environs; (computer) peripheral
balance of power (in a relationship); power dynamic
to incline toward; to slant; to lurch; to go down (sun); to wane; to sink
rapid development; rapid unfolding
receiving; acceptance; reception
dead person; (the) deceased; (the) dead; casualties
permission; allowance; acceptance; tolerance; pardon
within; inside of; less than
fabrication; forgery; falsehood; hoax
war situation; progress of a battle
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
(weather) front; front line; forward area; action zone
fear; horror; anxiety; concern; uneasiness; reverence
class-A; A class; A grade
leaving a decision to someone else (often of a meal to be selected by the chef); omakase