opening (in a game of go, chess, etc.); early stages; initial phase; outset
selection; choice; option
candidate; contender; prospect; candidacy; candidature; nomination
combo (esp. a small jazz group); combination; set; combo (set of actions performed in sequence)
aforementioned; above-mentioned
to need; to call for; to require
holder (of a record, title, permit, etc.)
contribution (furthering a goal or cause); services (to a cause)
simple substance (e.g. chemical); something standing alone; separate item; solo item
every martial art; all the martial arts
keep ...-ing; have been ...-ing; leaving (something) on; leaving (something) still in use
physical strength; muscle strength
basics; fundamentals; basis; foundation
type; kind; type (of person); (ideal) type; typewriter; typing
substantial; real (as opposed to nominal)
the most; the extreme; prime; conspicuous
limitation; restriction; condition; constraints
practice; practising; exercises; manoeuvres; seminar (student debates, presentations, etc.); practicum
to have luck on one's side; to get lucky; to have one's eyes bulge out of one's head (with surprise)
advantage; point in favor; point in favour
vital part (of the body); tender spot; key point; essential point; male crotch (as a target in fighting)
on the occasion of; at the time of
accident; incident; trouble; circumstances; reasons
protracted war; war of attrition
to anticipate; to expect; to place confidence in; to put trust in; to find promising; to see good prospects (in)
to elevate; to raise; to lift up; to flatter; to extol; to praise to the sky
both sides; two sides; double-sided
transport; transportation; conveyance; carriage
surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
to eat; to drink; to receive (e.g. a blow); to be on the receiving end (of something undesirable); to undergo (trouble)
steam; vapour; vapor; steamboat; steam locomotive
late completion; a late bloomer
utter failure; gross mistake; wrong guess
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
to add (numbers); to add (something); to top up (with something); to take care of (e.g. one's business)
great talents mature late
to swing; to wield (physically); to exercise (e.g. power, ability); to exhibit; to flourish; to prosper