to smash; to crush; to shut down; to put out of business; to wreck; to break; to butcher
to go round and cut in; to take a roundabout path
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
to precede; to forestall; to anticipate
as (e.g. "do as one is told", "as we age we gain wisdom"); wherever (e.g. "wherever my fancy took me")
splendid; fine; praiseworthy; creditable; legal; legitimate
bargaining; haggling; tactics; strategy
to also be (implies that as well as the earlier stated this is also the case); to be ... or something
close to the wall; alongside the wall
part; portion; amount; worth (as in "two days' worth"); one's means; one's place; one's duty
good; OK; all right; fine; very well; will do
unconditionally; as a rule
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
losing by being overmatched; being defeated by a stronger opponent; losing by misusing one's powers; defeat as a result of trying too hard
stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs
(following a verb) to be sure to; to do (something) so that ...; to make sure to; to try to
to spin vigorously; to wave around (e.g. sword, bat)
physical strength; the strength of one's muscles
to surpass; to outstrip; to excel
to place on (something); to give (someone) a ride; to give a lift; to load (luggage); to carry; to send out (on the airwaves, etc.); to deceive
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
physical strength; brute strength; arm strength
to be outpushed; to lose a pushing competition
asking for the moon; pining for what one doesn't have; thinking the grass is greener on the other side of the fence; asking for too much; asking for the impossible
technology; engineering; technique; skill; art; craft
speed; velocity; pace; velocity
while; even though; despite
power; might; authority; influence
ordinary; average; run-of-the-mill
to sink; to go under; to go down (e.g. sun); to set; to feel depressed; to become subdued
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
side (of something, or taking someone's side); part; (watch) case
to temper thoroughly; to train well
pattern; behavioural pattern; behavioral pattern; predictability
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
to be impatient; to be eager; to be restless; to be excited; to be in high spirits
monotony; monotone; dullness; monotone; monotonic
to set free; to let go; to release; to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to let get away
distinction; difference; separate; different; exception; exclusion
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal