equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
joint (knee, elbow, etc.)
having said that; on the other hand
exchange of blows; long rally
losing by being overmatched; being defeated by a stronger opponent; losing by misusing one's powers; defeat as a result of trying too hard
magical powers; supernatural powers; spell; charm
to handle (men); to master (a tool); to manage; to acquire a command of (a language)
price; cost; value; worth; value
to guide; to lead; to show the way; to derive; to deduce
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
to drain; to pour; to wash away; to distribute (e.g. electricity over wires, music over a PA system, etc.); to circulate; to cruise (e.g. taxi); to float
already; now; no longer; not any more
heated (e.g. debate); passionate
way of speaking; intimation
difference (of opinion); strange; odd; different
to fall in love; to be in love; to be charmed with; to lose one's heart to
(I) think (that); (I) have a feeling (that); (I) fancy (that)
negligent; careless; slipshod; slovenly; reckless; irresponsible
next; following; subsequent; stage; station
timidly; nervously; hesitantly; trembling (with fear)
dining room; dining hall; cafeteria; restaurant; eatery; snack bar
kitchen; galley; (Internet) troll
staff member; employee; worker; personnel
original; unique; distinctive; independent; one's own; personal
cookware; cooking utensil
favorite; favourite; pet (e.g. teacher's pet); bookmark (in web browser)
recipe; prescription (medical); how-to guide (e.g. crafts)
to memorize; to memorise; to learn; to pick up; to feel; to think
utensil; implement; tool; instrument; appliance; apparatus
storehouse; warehouse; godown
indeed; really; absolutely; truly; actually; very
(emotional) tension; anxiety; (highness of) spirits; (good) mood; tension; tensile strength
to receive; to get; to catch (e.g. a ball); to be struck by (wind, waves, sunlight, etc.); to sustain (damage); to incur (a loss); to undergo (e.g. surgery)
now that you mention it; come to think of it; that reminds me; on that subject; speaking of which
strict; close; precise; scrupulous
to recall; to remember; to recollect
wife; bride; (one's) daughter-in-law
to work; to labor; to function; to operate; to commit (e.g. a crime); to perpetrate
favorable reception; good reputation; popularity