ability; performance; efficiency
the same; the said; likewise
level; standard; level (plane); floor; spirit level; (surveyor's) level
minute; fine; delicate; accurate; precise; elaborate
to fight; to compete; to contest; to argue; to dispute heatedly
measuring by feel; adjusting by feel; doing by feel; adapting to the situation (one's strength, strictness, etc.); making allowances; using discretion
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
indeed; really; very; extremely; absolutely; certainly
to stir up; to poke (the fire); to beat (an egg); to arouse (interest, feelings, etc.); to stir; to stoke
left and right; right and left; (asserting) control; influence; one's attendants; people accompanying one
to ignite; to set fire to; to spark (an incident, etc.); to inflame (a situation, etc.)
to yell out loud; to shout loudly; to cry aloud; to scream loudly
main; principal; main dish; main course; main part; principal part
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
to shoot (at); to attack; to defeat; to destroy
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
to turn; to shift; to alter; to distract
carapace; shell; 1st in rank; grade A; instep; back of hand
repeatedly; over and over again; several layers deep; layer upon layer; row upon row
a kind; a sort; of sorts; something of a; sort of; somewhat
to play an instrument (esp. string instruments); to dance
(not) even when using ...; (not) even with the help of ...; (not) even by ...
difference; distinction; discrepancy; mistake; error
(all) important positions; every strategic point; each key post; (all) important parts; every important point
exchange; reciprocation; give-and-take; reply; riposte
compensation; indemnification; reparation; consideration
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
as time passes; with the passing of time; with time
opposition; resistance; antagonism; reverse; opposite; inverse
double; twice (as much); twofold
to be blown off; to blow off; to blow away; to vanish; to disappear
stubborn; dogged; persistent; tough; sturdy; hardy
important; momentous; essential; principal; major
stepping (in place); stamping (up and down); stomping; standstill; stalemate
disrespect; irreverence; impiety; blasphemy; profanity
festival; feast; harassment by an Internet pitchfork mob; online shaming; galore (as in "goals galore"); frenzy
attendance; presence; appearance
(talent) scout; recruiter; scouting; headhunting; Boy Scouts; Girl Scouts
negotiations; discussions; connection