proper; appropriate; due; suitable
in the belly; in one's heart of hearts
flames produced by an explosion; explosive flames
to loosen; to slacken; to relax (attention, efforts, etc.); to let down (one's guard); to relax (a rule); to ease (e.g. restrictions)
for some (unspecified) reason
support; backing; aid; assistance
isolation; being alone; being friendless
autonomy; self-control; self-discipline; autonomy (in Kantian ethics)
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
to pin (someone) down; to hold down; to shut out (one's opponent); to keep (the opposing team) from scoring; to suppress; to control
correction; revision; amendment
signal; signalling; signaling; traffic light; traffic signal
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
quest (esp. in role-playing games)
young bird; chick; fledgling; greenhorn; fledgeling; novice
rate; ratio; proportion; percentage
on the contrary; far from it; if anything; in fact; instead
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; school; phylum; division; counter for cannons
sudden and unexpected; coming out of nowhere; out of the blue
to rely on; to depend on; to count on; to turn to (for help)
patron (of the arts, an artist, etc.); patroness; sugar daddy; man who provides for a woman (e.g. a geisha); patron; master
to build a market for; to promote (a product); to promote oneself; to sell oneself; to sell heavily
finally; at last; barely; narrowly; gradually; little by little
to understand; to make out
individualism; egoism; selfishness
advice; counsel; remonstrance; recommendation
to roll in; to tumble into; to visit (esp. to stay overnight as an unwanted guest); to fall in one's way; to fall into one's lap
to like; to be pleased with; to be delighted with; to take a liking to; to suit one's fancy
to hold out; to extend (e.g. a hand); to present; to submit; to sacrifice; to give (up)
according to plan; as planned
trade; business; occupation; profession; job
to side with the winner; to ride (someone's) coattails; to get on the bandwagon
great success; huge success
(direct) hit; hitting the mark
to draw an arc (e.g. with a compass); to describe an arc (e.g. through the air); to form an arc
striking with the back of the sword
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
to sink (into); to cave in; to get stuck in (e.g. mud); to get bogged down in; to get lodged in
traction; towing; hauling; driving (e.g. economic growth)