pattern; figure; state; condition; conjecture of the current situation; the way it seems; model
just now; a little while back; a short time ago
tottering; staggering; faltering; reeling
to paint over; to paint out; to fill in; to cover completely (with paint)
to revive; to come to oneself; to be restored to life
it does not mean that ...; I don't mean that ...; it is not the case that...
name; given name; title; fame; renown; pretext
to shiver; to shake; to quake; to tremble; to quaver; to quiver
to become weak; to decline; to wear; to abate; to decay; to wither
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
to begin to run; to start running; to break into a run
to be seized with fear; to be intimidated; to lose one's nerve; to be frightened; to get cold feet; to chicken out
encouragement; inspiration; rousing; stirring up; raising (e.g. morale)
destruction; disruption; (application) crash
somewhat large; of a larger size; on the large size; large swing (bat, racquet, etc.); long sweeping stroke
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
change of color; change of colour; fading; discoloration; discolouration
counter for jewels in a watch; counter for transistors, diodes, etc. in an electronic product
to jump in; to leap in; to plunge into; to burst in; to barge in
one class; one set; a pair; a suite; a series
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
cooperation; coordination; link
trifling with; toying with; playing with; tossing about (a ship)
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
rivalry (between two equally strong sides); struggle for supremacy; competing (with); vying (with); contending (with); being an equal match (for)
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.)
assistance; backing; reinforcements
where; what place; how much (long, far); what extent
(rock) crystal; high purity quartz
cane; walking stick; staff; wand
both hands; both arms; ten
colour; color; complexion; skin colour; look (on one's face); expression; appearance
somewhere; anywhere; in some respects
at one's feet; underfoot; gait; pace; most recent; current
to come down; to go down; to hang; to dangle; to move back; to step back; to deteriorate
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
left breast; left side of the chest
to push on; to plunge forward; to push one's way to
point (of a sword, etc.); pointed verbal attack