point of a spear; spearhead; focus (of one's attack, criticism, etc.); aim; force (of an argument); edge
to put up (a notice, sign, etc.); to hang out (e.g. a banner); to hold up high; to raise overhead; to tout (a principle, plan, etc.); to herald; to publish
to remove; to eliminate; to eradicate; to exclude; to except
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
stubborn; dogged; persistent; tough; sturdy; hardy
some; few; somewhat; to a certain extent; (arch.) many; (arch.) a lot
audience (with a person of high standing); eye-level
to carry on one's shoulder; to shoulder; to bear; to bear (burden, responsibility, etc.); to take upon oneself
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
anyhow; in any case; at any rate; at best; at most
false impression; deceptive appearance; mere show
I wonder about that; don't bet on it; famous last words
breaking the front line; frontal breakthrough
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
quarrel; brawl; fight; squabble; scuffle; argument
festival; feast; harassment by an Internet pitchfork mob; online shaming; galore (as in "goals galore"); frenzy
interval; distance; suitable time; appropriate opportunity; distance between opponents (kendo)
sudden brake; coming to a sudden stop
to steal; to rob; to deceive; to trick; to graze (in passing); to skim; to appear and quickly disappear (a thought, a smile, etc.)
to be blown off; to blow off; to blow away; to vanish; to disappear
withdrawal; secession; separation; breakaway
to smash; to crush; to shut down; to put out of business; to wreck; to break; to butcher
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)
running; gliding; first (harvest) of the season; beginning; start; kitchen sink
to go straight to the point; to cut it short
to knock (someone) to their feet; to knock down; to send flying; to strike; to drive away (one's sorrows, worries, etc.); to dispel
give up; relinquish; serve up; let loose
to be overturned; to be reversed; to turn over; to fall down; to tumble down; to topple over
(smelling) strongly; pungently; furiously; indignantly; fuming
stiffening; rigidity; rigor; stiffness; ossification; petrification
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
to shut oneself in (e.g. one's room); to be confined in; to be filled with (emotion, enthusiasm, etc.); to fill the room (of a gas, smell, etc.); to be heavy with (e.g. smoke); to be muffled (e.g. voice); to hold (a castle, fortress, etc.)
violent explosion; bursting
to nail; to knock; to bang (e.g. one's head); to throw (e.g. a rock); to fling
extremely; terrifically; super
gymnastics; physical exercises; artistic gymnastics; gymnastics competition; physical education (class); PE
player (of a sport); athlete; team member