(confronting a problem, etc.) head-on; directly; outright; (lit.) from the front
thrusting (a spear, etc.)
to be injured; to sustain a wound
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
directly opposite; right in front
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
seeing for the first time; first sight; first meeting; sight-reading
(not) ever; (not) by any means; (not) in the least; (not) in any way; (not) at all
to break through; to penetrate; to pierce
stirring; rousing oneself
cave-in; collapse; sinking; depression (e.g. of the skull); subsidence
appearance; figure; shape; form
downward compatible; backward compatible; compatible with input or components intended for lower tier or older systems, versions, etc.; upward compatible; forward compatible; compatible with input or components intended for higher tier or later systems, versions, etc.
oak; orc (fictional race common in fantasy literature); ork
bipedal walking; walking on two legs
intelligence; intellect; brains
favourable; favorable; doing well; OK; all right
the reverse; other side; lining
to carry off; to run away with; to sweep away; to take entirely for oneself; to monopolize
representative; representation; delegation; switchboard number; main number
to prowl after; to keep watch on
to detest; to abhor; to loathe
to excel at; to be proficient at; to grow old; to ripen; to rise high (e.g. the sun)
if there is a chance; if possible; if circumstances permit; if things go well; if luck is on my side
practice kit; practice board; practice partner; training partner
close examination; careful investigation; investigation of a crime; inquiry into someone's guilt; winner (of the most rounds, i.e. a full game); (arch.) reciting and appreciating traditional poetry
sudden drop; sharp fall; nosedive; swoop
solid; robust; tight; taut; shrewd; calculating
rope; cord; policeman's rope
one's grasp of the situation; knowing how matters stand
to quiet; to calm down; to compose oneself; to settle down
to laugh at; to ridicule; to mock; to make fun of; to sneer at
restriction; restraint; binding; constraint
crow (Corvus spp.); raven
fruit of a tree; nut; berry
gravity; gravitation; gravitational pull
head over heels; headlong; head first