instead of; in place of; as a substitute for; in exchange for; in return for; to make up for
to mark the passage of time; to let (feel) time pass
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
seeming to be; appearing to be; like; similar to; in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that
(using) one's whole body; (putting in) all one's efforts; (exerting) all one's energies
to draw (a thread); to let out (e.g. a rope); to head out as a group; to set out in large numbers; to send out one after another; to dispatch
without change; as is; just like; extremely similar; immediately; just after
to stop; to turn off; to park; to prevent; to suppress (a cough); to stop (someone from doing something); to dissuade
historical play; period drama
tension; mental strain; nervousness
to break; to snap; to be injured; to wear out; to be worn out; to break; to burst
to come to an end; to lower the curtain
judgement; judgment; decision; adjudication; award; verdict
to make a decision; to draw a conclusion; to give a judgement; to hand down a verdict; to let go down; to lower; to do oneself
to come to one's senses; to calm down
no more than; just; only; mere; goes no further than
superiority; superior power; predominance; preponderance
one swing; one shake (e.g. of pepper); one sword
breast; chest; pit of the stomach; solar plexus; epigastrium
to cut; to slit; to cut open
certain; sure; doubtless; I have no doubt; You can depend on it; It's a safe bet
again; once more; also; too; on the other hand; while; and
slanting; tilted; sloping; distorted (feeling); slanted (e.g. view of the world); bad (mood)
(cutting) with a single stroke; lopping off (branches, etc.); (cutting hair) short; drastically (slash a budget, etc.); resolutely; ruthlessly (discard, etc.)
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
unable to move; dead in the water; completely helpless
easy; simple; there's no way that ...
to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)
to glare at each other; to confront each other
victory or defeat; issue (of battle); outcome
important; momentous; essential; principal; major
to exceed (esp. figures: profits, unemployment rate, etc.); to surpass; to be more than; to be better than
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
intention; wish; purpose; mind (to do)
rivalry (between two equally strong sides); struggle for supremacy; competing (with); vying (with); contending (with); being an equal match (for)
draw (in competition); tie game
to desire; to wish for; to expect; to see; to command (a view of)
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement