actual existence; real existence; existing in real life
to compete; to contest; to quarrel; to argue; to deny (e.g. evidence)
violence; reckless action; (an) outrage
bright red; deep red; flushed (of face); downright (e.g. lie); complete; utter
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper
to side with (someone); to support (someone)
somehow or other; for some reason or another; without knowing why
thanks to ...; owing to ...; because of ...
to ascertain; to check; to make sure
to smile (at); to grin (at)
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
opposite side; other side; over there; that way; the other party; the other person
prospects of victory; chances of success
adviser; advisor; consultant
manager; landlord; warden; root (user)
cruel; heartless; violent; intense; very bad; terrible
shamelessly; brazenly; coolly; fast flowing (of water)
to snatch (and run); to carry off; to swipe; to scoop up (and remove; sand, earth, etc.)
person who sets questions (for an exam or quiz)
correct; right; correct interpretation (answer, solution)
snare; trap (for catching wild game, etc.); trap (i.e. ruse, subterfuge, etc.)
in the first place; to begin with; after all; anyway; beginning; start
dressing oneself; putting on clothes; embezzlement
just like that; quite so; I agree; (lit.) that street
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
by any chance; (should) it happen (that); by some chance
to kindle; to build a fire; to instigate; to stir up; to incite
armpit; under one's arm; beside; close to; aside; to the side; off-track
to turn over; to turn upside down; to knock over; to tip over; to overturn (e.g. a decision); to upset
assertion; declaration; affirmation
to vacate; to surrender (e.g. a castle); to give up (e.g. a position); to hand over (e.g. power)
admiration; being impressed (by)
surrender; submission; capitulation; being defeated (e.g. by a problem); giving up; giving in
armor and helmet (armour)
too-good-to-be-true offers (e.g. scams and frauds); too-good-to-be-true stories
equality (esp. of status); equal footing; equal terms
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
compelling force; legal force
formation; establishment; conclusion (e.g. of a deal); reaching (e.g. an agreement); being valid (of a theory, argument, etc.); holding
to tie; to bind; to fasten; to restrict (freedom); to tie down (with rules, regulations, etc.); to fetter