to strike; to hit; to beat; to punch
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
peerless; matchless; unparalleled; unrivalled; unequalled; incomparable
to hit hard; to punch hard; to give a hard blow; to wallop; to sock
return; reaction; recovery; return (from a procedure)
to divide; to cut; to halve; to break; to crack; to dilute; to fall below
fragment; broken piece; splinter; chip; shard
ultimate fate of the universe; end of the universe
to forgive and forget; to let bygones be bygones; to sweep under the carpet; to wipe the slate clean
being particular (about); being fussy; being picky; being choosy; being fastidious
reserve; spare; treasured; valued; (ace) up one's sleeve; trump
to surround; to encircle; to enclose
suddenly; abruptly; deliberately; slowly; gently
entirely; completely; cleanly; snugly
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
horizontal script (esp. of a European language); European writing; Roman letters; European language; Western language
place; spot; grounds; arena; stadium; range
neighborhood; vicinity; environs; approaching
deep (colour); dark; strong (flavour, smell, etc.); thick (consistency); dense; strong (possibility, etc.)
pressure; stress; pressure (e.g. political); coercion; arm-twisting
simile; metaphor; allegory; parable
extermination (esp. pests); expulsion; destruction
somehow; for some reason or other
thoughtless; reckless; rash; excessive; unreasonable; immoderate
one breath; chug!; drink!
to curry favour; to butter up; to fawn over; to humour someone (humor); to put in a good mood (e.g. a baby)
in advance; beforehand; previously
beforehand; in advance; previously
supreme; greatest; highest; best
pleasant feeling; pleasant sensation; pleasure
at the present time; as of now; at this time
to use all one's strength (ability)
to work hard; to work diligently
Revelation (book of the Bible); the Apocalypse
tea (usu. green); tea break (at work); tea ceremony