participation; joining; entry; adherence
in short; in a word; to sum up; to put it simply; to make a long story short; after all
Chinese firebird; Chinese phoenix
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit
fighting with real swords; game played in real earnest
lending (money); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit
match; game; bout; contest
remodeling; remodelling; restructuring; modding
illegal; illicit; unlawful
way (of doing); manner; method; means
to be taught; to learn; to take lessons in
both ends; either end; both edges; double-mindedness; sitting on the fence
center; centre; middle; -centered; -centred; -focused
amount of force (required to do something); (using the) right amount of force; appropriate use of force
(wrestling) ring; forum (e.g. for discussion); sandbag; gabion
to crowd out; to push out; to start together; to set out en masse; to highlight; to draw attention to
to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to get the better of; to control; to command
repeated blows; striking repeatedly; barrage; consecutive hits (e.g. boxing, baseball)
to outwit; to outmanoeuvre; to steal a march on; to get the jump on; to anticipate; to forestall
feeling obliged; being grateful; being thankful; (arch.) shrinking back in fear
particle indicating that the speaker is trying to recall some information
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
right side; right-hand side
from one's side; from the side (of something); from someone unconnected; from someone uninvolved
flat-iron; soldering iron; crimper; curling tongs; trowel
winning in a flash; instant defeat
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
to shout; to cry; to scream; to clamor (for or against); to clamour (for or against)
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
a little bit; a little while
foul play (sport); breaking the rules; infringement; irregularity
right or wrong; good or bad; quality; having both merits and demerits; having both advantages and disadvantages
follow; following (on social media, esp. Twitter); follow-up; following up; backing-up; covering for; follow-up shot
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
user; consumer; master (e.g. of swordsmanship); prodigal; spendthrift
consecutive victories; series of victories
to satisfy (conditions, one's appetite, etc.); to meet (e.g. demands); to fulfill; to fill (e.g. a cup); to pack; to supply
mouth; lips; shape of the mouth; near an entrance; vicinity of an entrance
slightly; lightly; thinly; faintly; dimly
calm; quiet; gentle; moderate; reasonable; amicable