to decrease (in size or number); to diminish; to abate
under (guidance, supervision, rules, the law, etc.); under (a flag, the sun, etc.); beneath; with (e.g. one blow); on (the promise, condition, assumption, etc. that ...); (somebody's) side
to step into (e.g. someone else's territory); to break into; to raid; to come to grips with; to get to the core of
substance; real form; main part; main unit; this machine; this appliance; object of worship (at a shrine, temple, etc.)
in an instant; instantly; in a moment; instantaneously; in the twinkling of an eye
to pick up; to find; to gather
to rush over; to run up to
going on ahead; forestalling; anticipating; arrival before another
to stand in the way (esp. with legs spread out); to block the way; to stand in the way (e.g. of progress); to obstruct
hope; promise; expectation; anticipation; side of a structural member
limp; imbalance; unfavorable progress; unfavourable progress
to throw away; to cast away; to abandon; to desert; to give up; to resign
shell; husk; hull; pod; chaff
to seclude oneself; to shut oneself away
to say no more; to sink into silence
resignation; acceptance; consolation
conquest (of a difficulty, illness, handicap, etc.); overcoming; bringing under control; subjugation; victory over
reverse; opposite; converse (of a hypothesis, etc.); inverse (function)
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
passing mark; qualifying marks (score)
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
to hand over; to transfer; to give up (e.g. one's seat); to give way; to yield; to concede
end of a match; end of a game
to ill-treat; to bully; to torment; to be tough on (e.g. one's body); to treat harshly
criticism; judgement; judgment; comment
pleasant feeling; good vibes
sermon; preaching; remonstration; scolding; lecturing
to spout out; to spurt out; to sprout; to bud; to burst into laughter; to blow (smoke, etc.)
supposing; even if; granting that; temporarily; provisionally; for the time being
you're welcome; don't mention it; not at all; my pleasure
to win through (e.g. to the next round); to win game after game; to achieve a final victory; to fight to the end and win; to come out on top
to have both; to possess both; to combine with
synthesis; coordination; putting together; comprehensive
strength; power; proficiency; ability
championship game; finals (of a tournament); deciding round
to wait eagerly for; to look forward to
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
witnessing; observing; sighting
to be awash with; to teem with; to be full of
degree of attention; profile
to understand from experience