to stand in the way; to bar someone's way; to block the way
to (finally) arrive at; to reach (at last); to (manage to) get to; to find one's way to
direct appeal; direct petition
this side; in the forefront
to display one's real ability; to show one's real ability; to show one's stuff; to show oneself at one's best; to really shine; to come into one's own
to knock (someone) down; to floor; to beat up; to deal a devastating blow (from which one cannot recover); to devastate (emotionally); to crush
bookshelves; bookshelf; bookcase
square formation (of troops); magic square
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
not at all inferior to; rival or surpass; compare favorably (with)
unsuited; inappropriate; improper; undeserved
gracious (defeat, apology, etc.); graceful; upright; righteous; (arch.) unspoiled (scenery, etc.); (arch.) pure
satisfactory; decent; good; proper; worthy
rock (in rock-paper-scissors); stone; ungh; gulp; rumbling (of an empty stomach); growling
to class (one thing with another); to rank (with); to respect (two things) the same; to see as comparable; to hold in equally high esteem
confusion; dismay; consternation; panic
several people; some people; a few people; a number of people
shivering; feeling chilly; shuddering (with fear); feeling creepy; thrilled; excited
originator; ringleader; perpetrator; main culprit; person responsible
to begin to walk; to set out
to live; to exist; to make a living; to subsist; to be in effect; to be in use
severe wound; serious wound; gash
creak; squeak; creaking; discord; strife; friction
to crown; to cap; to prefix with; to start with; to begin with
nonstandard; out of spec; irregular; exceptional; extraordinary; unbelievable
continued alertness; unrelaxed alertness; follow-through (e.g. in archery); lingering affection; attachment
transition; changeover; switchover; transfer (of powers, weight, etc.); shift (e.g. of centre of gravity)
to sacrifice oneself (for); to give one's life (for); to follow (someone) in taking the same action (out of respect or loyalty; e.g. resigning together with a superior); to follow suit (out of a sense of duty); to follow (one's master) into the grave; to commit suicide (after one's lord has died)
craftsman; skilled artisan
not a chance; you wish!; that's not going to happen; that won't work
narrow; tight; formal; stiff; constrained; uncomfortable
to walk in on; to tread upon
here and there; in places
to be worried about; to be concerned for someone's welfare
overhang; poster; placard; extra third or fourth wrestler of certain rank
to be full of pride; to be boastful
to keep one's mouth shut; to refuse to talk
to kill (with a weapon); to slay; to defeat (an opponent); to beat
sink or swim; all or nothing; hit or miss; make or break
critical (touch and go) situation; explosive situation
to resound; to reverberate; to make a stir
antiquity; ancient times; bygone days; former times
genuineness or spuriousness; authenticity; the genuine and the spurious