to step forward; to volunteer
to cross (legs or arms); to link (arms); to put together; to construct; to braid; to plait; to grapple
taking; taker; last performer of the day (usu. the star performer); last performance of the day; active partner (e.g. in judo demonstration); emphatic or formal prefix
attack on both sides; pincer movement; double envelopment
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
plan; project; schedule; scheme; program; programme
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
(place of) refuge; escape; exit; way out; shelter; hiding place
to move forward; to move on
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
practice-swinging (sword, bat, tennis racket, etc.)
to build up; to establish; to form; to become (a state); to accomplish; to achieve; to change into
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
minimum; lowest; minimal; least
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
given that ... it is only natural that ...; ... being the case, it is unavoidable that ...; (precisely) because ...; contrary to expectations ...
to accept; to receive; to agree
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
whitewashing; glossing over; lip service; deftly finishing up; putting on the final touches
regrettable; vexing; upsetting; unthinkable; wholly unexpected
to condemn; to blame; to urge; to press; to torture; to torment
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
obstinate person; blockhead
to wedge one's way in; to push in (between); to step in (between); to interrupt (a conversation, quarrel, etc.); to intervene
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
concentration; focusing; convergence; within a collection of works
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
emotion; feeling; feelings; sentiment
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
productive; constructive; meaningful
indicate reason; infers some protest
plus; addition; positive number; gain; advantage; anode
minus; negative (quantity); deficit; disadvantage; drawback; negative (ion, pole, growth, image, effect, etc.)
to draw a conclusion; to conclude; to settle on
to face (each other); to be facing; to be directed toward (the future, etc.); to be in response to; to receive (a client, etc.); to compare with