to find fault (with); to cavil (at); to carp (about); to throw a wet blanket (on); to throw cold water (on); to jinx
vigorously; with great force; energetically; enthusiastically; with spirit
at last; finally; barely; narrowly; just
something or other; one thing or another; this or that
as a matter of fact; really; truly; entirely; completely; wholly
as likely as not; 50-50; even match; tie
snare; trap (for catching wild game, etc.); trap (i.e. ruse, subterfuge, etc.)
exactly; precisely; closely; tightly; properly; without fail
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
coincidence; chance; by chance; unexpectedly; contingency
to keep; to preserve; to hold; to last; to endure; to keep well (food)
instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
fascinating; voluptuous; bewitching; captivating
just what you'd expect from ...; that's just like (him, her, etc.); that's (exactly) why ...; that's (precisely) the reason ...
foul play (sport); breaking the rules; infringement; irregularity
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
soft and fair goes far; willows are weak, yet they bind other wood
weak person; the weak; vulnerable person; disadvantaged person
strong person; the strong; the powerful
to work out; to think out; to devise; to invent
wisdom; wit; sagacity; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
one's own potential; real ability; one's own strength
belligerence; fighting spirit
to flap strongly; to stir up fiercely
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
to hold down; to twist someone's arm; to force (someone) to yield (e.g. an argument); to make (someone) surrender
pitching ability; counter for pitches
fork; junction; parting of the ways; turning point
cold-hearted; callous; unfeeling; insentient (objects); insensate; inanimate
to shoot (at); to attack; to defeat; to destroy
to pour into (liquids); to pump into
(please) look; see; (please) try to do
secret techniques (of an art or skill); inner mysteries; essence; quintessence; heart
stinking; smelly; suspicious; fishy; clumsy; unskilled
attractive; good-looking; stylish; cool; smooth; neat
turning round; going around; turning about; surrounding; encircling
invisibly; secretly; privately
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
to crouch; to squat; to cower
true character; true form; true colors (colours); consciousness; one's senses
goes without saying; needless to say; obvious
to part (usu. of people); to part from; to separate (of a couple); to break up; to lose (e.g. one's mother); to be bereaved
to rendezvous; to meet at a prearranged place and time; to arrange to meet