breast; chest; pit of the stomach; solar plexus; epigastrium
to cut; to slit; to cut open
certain; sure; no doubt; reliable; dependable
flash (of light); glint; swift strike; quick decisive move
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; from the viewpoint of; on; above; the best; top
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.)
judge; judgement; decision; judging (a person, situation, etc.); judgement
pupil (of the eye); one's eyes
to glare at each other; to confront each other
victory or defeat; outcome (of a game, battle, etc.)
important; essential; significant; major; key; principal
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 want; to expect (of someone); to hope for; to see; to command (a view of)
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
highest (e.g. floor); top; best; finest; supreme
not only ... (but also); not just; as well as
thinking; thought; idea; notion; intention; plan
(relative) merits; superiority or inferiority; quality
to revel in trouble and discord; to be bent on making trouble; to like starting fights
arriving at the same moment
to hate; to dislike; to avoid; to disregard; to act without regard (for); to be bad for (e.g. dust in machinery)
the number of people; many people; a large number of people
last (on the list); (at the) bottom; (in) last position; tailender
first place (in a race); first to arrive; one suit (of clothes); one item (of clothing); one move
regarding ...; concerning ...; about ...; on ...; with respect to ...; in regard to ...
language; dialect; word; phrase; speech; (manner of) speaking
special; particular; extraordinary; exceptional; especial
to watch over; to keep watch over; to keep an eye on; to watch intently; to stare; to gaze
please; if you would; somehow or other; one way or another; whether (or not); if
wanting (to have); desiring; wishing for; I want (you, them, etc.) to (do)