to ascend; to go up; to ascend (as a natural process, e.g. the Sun); to rise; to go to (the capital); to be promoted; to add up to
still; even now; to this day
quick-witted and agile; keen and nimble
step; stride; counter for steps
to extract; to pull out; to draw out; to headhunt; to lure away; to poach
wick; marrow; core; heart; pistil (of a flower); stamen
snappingly; with a snap; merely ...; having just ...
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
obstacle; impediment; hindrance; handicap; impairment; disability
exclusion; removal; rejection; elimination; abatement; lifting (sanctions, etc.)
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
goes without saying; needless to say; obvious
to put one's life on the line
to turn over; to turn around; to change (one's mind); to reverse (one's decision); to fly (flag, etc.); to wave (skirt, cape, etc.)
trump card; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
to leap out (e.g. onto the stage); to spring out; to jump (e.g. into first place); to shoot (e.g. to the top); to come to the forefront
incidentally; taking the opportunity; while (you) are at it; on the occasion
use; utilization; utilisation; application
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
to stagger; to stumble; to totter; to misconduct oneself; to have a love affair; to waver
to fall forward (of a person); to tumble forward
dealing with; coping with
concerning the result (as opposed to the means used to achieve this result or the original goal)
surprise attack; surprise visit; catching a person off guard
to earn (income); to make (money); to score (points, victory); to gain (time); to work hard (at one's job); to labor
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
to surround; to crowd around
each; (arch.) you (plural)
to miss (e.g. a chance); to lose; to set free; to let go; to fail to ...
to perceive; to sense; to understand; to comprehend; to attain enlightenment
spoils of war; booty; war trophy; something one managed to obtain or buy (at a bargain sale, merchandise stall, etc.); purchases; prizes (at an arcade, etc.)
solid; robust; tight; taut; shrewd; calculating
one's grasp of the situation; knowing how matters stand
change of schedule; schedule change
unreasonable; unnatural; impossible; forcible; forced; excessive (work, etc.); immoderate
covering; protection; backing; relief
suicidal act; self-destroying action; suicidal action
to crowd together in a confined space; to gather and make a commotion
just as one thought; as usual; sure enough