robust; brawny; muscular; strong; sturdy
self-deprecation; self-derision; self-mockery; laughing at oneself
to die (of a person); to have one's life come to a close
curtain; bunting; act (in play)
folk tale; folktale; folk story; folklore
to have both; to possess both; to combine with
to give an answer; to find an answer to a question; to work out a solution
bravery; military prowess; valour; valor
readiness to die; (in the) face of death
to decide; to choose; to clinch (a victory); to decide (the outcome of a match); to persist in doing; to go through with; to always do
with a vroom; with a sudden shaking
fear; dread; dismay; terror; horror; scare
so; like this; in this way
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
to say in other words; to put another way; to express in different words; to reword; to rephrase
relaxation (e.g. of muscles); becoming flaccid
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
chance to win; opportunity to win; chance of victory
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
negative emotions; negative feelings
preparing to flee; being ready to run away
person in the same line of business; people in the same trade; the trade; the profession
to clear away; to remove; to demolish
creation; Creation (by God)
to attack; to assault; to assail
wobbling; tottering; wavering (e.g. over a decision); dithering; boiling up; dizzily
method; process; manner; way; means; technique
the more I think about it; the more one thinks about it
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
to swing; to sway; to shake; to waver; to feel shaken; to become unstable
equality; equal; same rights; same rank; equivalence
hundred times; hundred degrees
win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins
loss; defeat; counter for losses
component; factor; item (e.g. in list); element (e.g. in array); member (e.g. data structure)
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
willpower; guts; determination; character; nature; disposition