human intellect; knowledge
perception; sensation; awareness
tenacity; persistence; obsession; implacability
hard-fought win; winning through perseverance
vindictive; tenacious; persistent; spiteful; vengeful
to make way for; to make room for; to get out of the way; to pave the way for; to open up opportunity
source of funds; resources; finances
friction; discord; strife
calculation; self-interest; selfishness
return; conclusion; reduction
regular; normal; formal; legal; established; legitimate
to do for (the sake of someone else)
inexpensive; cheap; easy; simple
obstacle; impediment; hindrance; handicap; impairment; disability
general classification; broad categorization
time axis; time basis; timeline
isolation; cut off; blockade; quarantine; interception; deprivation
pipe; tube; gun barrel; gun; cannon; well lining
calculator (electronic); pocket calculator
to join together; to combine; to join up
literally; to the letter; literal
disadvantageous; long (odds)
bet; wager; stake; gamble
to hesitate; to think twice; to flinch; to get cold feet
making use of; application; practical use; operation; handling; steering (esp. a boat)
to steer a ship; to manage; to take command; to take the helm
seeing off and meeting on return
natural; intrinsic; from birth
of good omen; auspicious; lucky; auguring well (for); boding well (for)
impressive; striking; memorable; impactful
spoiled fun; loss of interest; damper (e.g. on the party); wet blanket; turn-off
to bring back; to restore
to learn; to acquire knowledge; to carry; to wear (clothes, etc.); to put on
to wake; to wake up; to become sober; to sober up; to come to one's senses; to be disillusioned