superior (in rank); top; higher order (e.g. byte); host computer (of connected device)
seems; I think; I guess; don't you agree?; I thought you'd say that!
close associate; close aide; brains-truster
to fight; to compete; to contest; to argue; to dispute heatedly
above ground; on the ground; earth's surface; this world; this earth
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
funny; amusing; strange; odd; improper; unsuitable
uncomfortable feeling; feeling out of place; sense of discomfort; malaise; physical unease
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
to become blunt; to grow dull; to become less capable; to weaken; to falter
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently
beyond expectation; contrary to expectations; unexpectedly
to be prolonged; to drag on
what's the matter?; what's wrong?; what happened (to) ...?; what have you done (with) ...?; where is ...?
slowly; quietly; steadily; soon; momentarily; before long
surrender; submission; capitulation; being defeated (e.g. by a problem); giving up; giving in
look!; look out!; hey!; look at me!; there you are!
dull (e.g. a knife); blunt; thickheaded; obtuse; dull (sound, color, etc.); dim (light)
Mr.; Mrs.; makes a word more polite (usu. in fixed expressions); state; situation
to pull out; to draw out; to omit; to leave out; to do to the end; to carry through; to let out (e.g. air from a tyre)
to drive in (e.g. nail, stake); to hammer in; to hit (a ball, etc.); to drive; to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles); to input (data)
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
fast; quick; early (in the day, etc.); premature; (too) soon; not yet
one by one; each; every; at intervals of
attack; assault; raid; criticism; censure; denunciation
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling); depressed; slow; sluggish; important (position, responsibility, etc.)
strangeness; abnormality; disorder
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
speed; velocity; pace; velocity
different person; another person; someone else; changed man
strong; potent; strong; brawny; good (at); skilled; being able to handle
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
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
how much; something over; and something; however (much); no matter how
originally; by nature; from the start
difference; variation; difference
myself; yourself; I; me; you
direction; way; side (of an argument, etc.); one's part; type; category; field (of study, etc.)