equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
to compete with; to argue with; to quarrel
to love; to cherish; to show favouritism to; to be partial to; to fondle; to caress
to stuff into; to jam; to shorten; to move closer together; to reduce (spending); to conserve; to focus intently on
outside of; not covered by
quick; speedy; prompt; rapid; swift
plenipotentiary powers; full authority
doing something separately (from the group); going off on one's own
rank; place (e.g. first place); decimal place; counter for ghosts
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
temporary; provisional; interim
to lay waste; to devastate; to invade; to break into; to troll (e.g. web forums); to spam
hypothesis; supposition; assumption
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
to have (e.g. lunch); to take (e.g. vitamins)
from now; from the present moment; from this time forward; henceforth
to collect; to gather; to save; to accumulate; to pile up
to leave words (behind one, e.g. after death); to say (for posterity); to utter last words; to leave some things unsaid
(can you) spare a little time (to speak)?; (do you) have a moment (to speak)?
fixed period; fixed term; regular; periodic; fixed-term commuter pass; fixed-term deposit
local governor (Edo period); local magistrate; bailiff; deputy official (middle ages); acting administrator
very much; very many; more and more
madder red; dark red; crimson
arbor; arbour; bower; summer house; square gazebo
flapping; rattling (sound); noisily; commotion; kerfuffle
to gradually disappear; to be vanishing
to keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent; to check; to hinder; to obstruct
lightheadedness; disorientation; wobbliness; staggering
to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
to be infected; to be contagious
to run out of breath; to get breathless; to get puffed (out)
return; comeback; reinstatement; carriage return; CR
flushing (of one's cheeks); dizziness; rush of blood to the head
direction; orientation; suited to; suitable for; tendency; inclination
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
rough; wild; violent; immoderate; extravagant; reckless
military physician or surgeon
confusion; dismay; consternation; panic
this and that; this or that; one thing or another; this way and that
to give directions; to issue instructions