gear; speed (e.g. 4-speed transmission)
war; battle; campaign; (arch.) troops; (arch.) forces
little girl; maiden; young lady; female usually between 7 and 18 years old
(one's) figure; build; physique; style
wind; breeze; manner; behaviour; cold; influenza
acceleration; speeding up
using freely; making full use of; having a good command of; working (someone) hard; driving (someone) on
flexible; lithe; soft; pliable
to surpass; to outstrip; to excel
monotony; monotone; dullness; monotone; monotonic
to handle (men); to master (a tool); to manage; to acquire a command of (a language)
exactly; surely; right then; just then; just (about to); on the verge (of doing or happening)
still; as yet; (not) yet; more; (more) still; at least
medium; average; moderation; middle school; China; volume two (of three); during (a certain time when one did or is doing something)
dynamic visual acuity; DVA; kinetic vision; ability to identify objects in motion
battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
to fight; to exchange blows; to rally
inferiority (e.g. numerical); inferior position; disadvantage; unfavorable situation; unfavourable situation
sensation; feeling; tendency; propensity
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
fighting a good fight; putting up a good fight; fighting bravely
defeat; loss; reverse; setback
only recently; just of late
genuine; real; full-scale; full-blown; full-fledged; professional
proximity; nearness; being nearby; approaching; drawing near; coming close
stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
to desire; to wish for; to expect; to see; to command (a view of)
to give a round of applause; to applaud
to leave; to go away; to pass; to elapse; to be distant; to send away; to drive off
substitution; replacement; shifting; change
leader of a delegation (body, party)
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
post; official position; managerial position; executive position
incomparable; cannot compare (with); beyond comparison; in another league
strength; intensity; strong (e.g. glasses); powerful (e.g. lens); intense (e.g. fear)
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
tip-top; top; top-drawer; best; foremost; elite
riskiness; (level of) danger