to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
presence (impressive quality)
metre; meter; meter; gauge
unique; individual; original; unusual
oversight; omission; something overlooked; thing left unnoticed
to run off; to break into a run; to start running
to chase; to run after; to pursue
swiftness of foot; fast runner; swift horse; fleet steed
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
main; principal; main dish; main course; main part; principal part
to act lovestruck; to be fawning; to act affectionate
to be softened; to calm down
netsuke; carved toggle used to tether a small container to the sash of a robe
intelligence gathering; information gathering
straight to the point; point-blank; frank; direct
to take back; to regain; to get back; to recover
decision; determination; resolution
instead; but (on the other hand)
compensation; equivalent value; consideration
equality (esp. of status); equal footing; equal terms
transactions; dealings; business
outstanding talent; person of exceptional talent; gifted person
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
capture (of enemy territory); taking (by storm); defeating (an opponent); attacking (a problem) strategically
target; object (of worship, study, etc.); subject (of taxation, etc.)
to induce (somebody to do something); to tempt; to act toward (somebody in a certain way); to handle (men); to send; to forward to
feeling of dread; awful feeling; sense of fear
opposite effect; adverse effect; backfiring
hogging; having all to oneself; monopolising; monopolizing
favorite (to win); favourite; likely winner; one's heart's desire; first choice
to warp; to bend; to contort; to be perverted; to be warped (of a view, mind, etc.); to be distorted