to drive in (e.g. nail, stake); to hammer in; to hit (a ball, etc.); to drive; to fire into (e.g. a crowd); to launch (e.g. missiles); to input (data)
to draw (conclusion); to deduce; to derive
interval; distance; suitable time; appropriate opportunity; distance between opponents (kendo)
pigment; coloring; colouring; colorant; colourant
typical; representative; archetypal; quintessential; stereotypical; model
tattoo (esp. a traditional Japanese one); tattooing
mortal enemy; sworn enemy; nemesis
to arrange beforehand; to make a sign to each other; to conspire
cease-fire; truce; armistice
to slip into; to crawl into (under); to conceal oneself (under); to sneak into; to infiltrate
to garnish; to accompany (as a card does a gift); to add to as support; to prop up; to accompany (as an aid, guide, translator, etc.); (arch.) to mimic
to get twisted; to get crooked; to become twisted (of a mind, relationship, etc.); to become warped; to become troubled; to become complicated
cooperative relation; cooperative relationship; collaborative relationships; cooperative structure; cooperative ties; cooperative alliance
friendship; fellowship; camaraderie
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
if so; in that case; in that situation
immediately; right away; at once; easily; readily
withdrawal; revocation; repeal; demolition; removal
(outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay); form; appearances; decency; lip-service
inviolability; nonaggression; sacredness
tacit understanding; unspoken agreement
trying to think of a way (to); devising means (to); working out (how to do); contriving (to raise money); managing
openly (unashamedly) in broad daylight
to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
to fight; to compete; to contest; to argue; to dispute heatedly
to draw a line (between); to make a distinction (between); to distinguish (between)
raging flames; roaring flames; raging fire
time (three times, each time, etc.); times
to jar; to creak; to grate
coercion; overpowering; to overpower; to overawe; to daunt
pinch; crisis; tough spot; clothespin
mere consolation; temporary peace of mind
to compete (with each other); to contend for; to vie for; to rival
more and more; all the more; at last; finally; (at the) last moment; worst possible time
to wait and see; to see how the land lies
to take a step backward; to retreat a step
dark brown; colour of tanned skin