together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
to thrust (something) into (something); to cram; to plunge into; to charge into; to delve into (a matter); to go into depth; to press (someone) about
victory goes to the one who makes the first move; being quick to take action leads to victory; the early bird gets the worm
(confronting a problem, etc.) head-on; directly; outright; (lit.) from the front
quick; swift; nimble; quick (understanding, judgement, etc.); alert; prompt
to strike against; to collide with; to encounter; to meet; to clash
orbit; trajectory; railroad track; (right) track; proper course
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)
to slide; to slip off; to get dislocated; to be out of alignment; to get dislodged; to deviate
to put back up; to stand back up; to restore (to former strength); to revive (e.g. the economy); to make again (a plan, policy, etc.); to reformulate
... being the case; (precisely) because ...; as might be expected from ...
correspondence (to); equivalence; suitability; coordination; dealing with; coping with
to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
barely; narrowly; only just; with difficulty
attack; assault; raid; criticism; censure; denunciation
to rest (from work, studying, etc.); to take a break
neck; head; dismissal; discharge
to thrust before; to thrust at
just barely; only just; at the very limit; at the last moment
to become blue; to turn green; to turn pale; to blanch (with fear)
expressly; especially; taking the trouble (to do); intentionally; deliberately
declaration; proclamation; announcement
to take down; to bring down; to drop off (a passenger); to let off; to withdraw (money); to use for the first time; to wear for the first time
reproachful; hateful; bitter
match; game; bout; contest
after that; afterwards; thereafter
falling in love; attachment
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
another (person); the other person; one more (person)
remnant; residue; remaining; left-over
to crouch; to squat; to cower
in the future; another day; later
beginning; outset; first; onset
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
that day; the very same day
to remove; to eliminate; to eradicate; to exclude; to except
invitation; introduction; temptation
action; movements; motions; bearing; behaviour; behavior
popularity; public favor; condition (e.g. market); tone; character