one in a million (chance, etc.); one in ten thousand; in the unlikely event that
even; if only; if just; as long as; the only thing needed
to go against; to fight against; to oppose; to resist; to deny
damn; damn it; feces; excrement; damn; damned; very
to take over; to hand over
to get in someone's pocket; to help oneself to someone's wallet; to curry favour (favor); to butter up; to get in close to one's opponent
gradually; steadily; slowly; little by little; step by step; by degrees
material; substance; matter
moving (location, with the times, etc.); change; metastasis; spread; transition (e.g. phase transition); transfer (of learning)
counter for jewels in a watch; counter for transistors, diodes, etc. in an electronic product
summoning circle; magic circle (esp. in fictional settings); magic square
cutting edge; leading edge; forefront; tip; end
formidable enemy; strong enemy; tough enemy
hero; the brave; man of valour (valor)
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
to tighten; to press hard
to get strong; to gain strength
to bend; to curve; to bend (the truth); to falsify; to corrupt; to sully
to separate; to part; to divide; to keep apart
unhappiness; sorrow; misfortune; death (usu. of a relative); bereavement
combat; battle; action; active service; actual fighting
useful thing; usable article
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
to be crushed; to be smashed; to become useless; to cease functioning; to go bankrupt; to go out of business
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
pish; pooh; I see; oh; indeed
to sing; to sing (one's praises in a poem, etc.); to compose a poem; to recite a poem
to one's heart's content; as much as one wants; as hard as one can; resolution; decisiveness; determination
previous generation (e.g. one's parents); family predecessor; predecessor; previous age
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
youth; child (esp. of the young son of someone of high social standing); young; new
where; which; anyway; anyhow; sooner or later; eventually
lack of ability; inadequacy; (being) out of one's depth
to apologize; to apologise
impressions; thoughts; feelings; reactions
at this juncture; after all this time; at this stage; now
trump card; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon