to break; to smash; to defeat; to destroy; to eliminate
assimilation; absorption; adaptation; assimilation; anabolism; assimilation (phonology)
to crawl; to creep; to slither; to wriggle; to trail (of vines, flowers, etc.); to spread
to rub together; to reconcile (ideas, proposals, plans); to compare and adjust
the big two...; two major...; two main...
prudent; thoughtful; discreet
stern expression; severe expression; grim expression
advisory level; warning level
wisdom; wit; sagacity; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
final destination; last stop; end; conclusion; goal
to take over; to hand over
combat readiness; battle readiness; fighting trim
unflaggingly; steadily; untiringly; knocking; tapping; clicking
sound of footsteps; sense or sign that something is approaching
young (usu. of a woman); blooming; in the prime of youth; with a charm appropriate to one's age
skin; body (in the context of intimate bodily contact); surface; grain (e.g. of wood); disposition; temperament
dark (skin, complexion, etc.); swarthy; tanned
feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction
classroom learning (as contrasted to practical training); classroom lecture
old enemy; longtime enemy; arch-enemy; traditional rival; longstanding foe
red; red color (colour); red-colored; red; communism; the left
charming; fascinating; voluptuous
contours of one's body; figure
denouncing; calling (e.g. somebody a thief); branding (as)
to enquire of someone about something (inquire); to question; to interrogate; to grill (someone about a matter); to question in detail
thoughtless; reckless; rash; excessive; unreasonable; immoderate
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
slow to understand; slow-witted
invitation; solicitation; canvassing; canvasing; inducement; persuasion
favorable treatment; favourable treatment; hospitality; warm reception; good treatment; hearty welcome
being outnumbered (e.g. in a military context)
small amount; jot; nothing much; (to a) slight degree; wee bit
childhood friend; friend from infancy; old playmate
oh, OK; oh, I see; oh, yeah?; hmm
to trouble; to bother; to annoy; to give trouble
questions and answers; dialogue
to recover one's strength; to recover one's spirit; to revive; to be refreshed; to be invigorated; to be encouraged
leaving everything up to someone else
unexpected; unforeseen; accidental
besides; moreover; in addition
from the start; from the beginning; from the outset