to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
war situation; progress of a battle
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
Algol (algorithmic language); Algol (star in the constellation Perseus); Beta Persei
large build; large pattern
that kind of; that way; that move; that trick; that game
pair; the two; both persons; both things
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
noisy; boisterous; turbulent (era, etc.); troubled
you (when referring to one's equals or inferiors)
had better ...; had better not ...
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
to cease; to desist; to cut it out; to lay off (an activity); to drop (a subject) to abolish; to resign
you (primarily used by males when addressing their male equals or inferiors)
leaving as is; leaving alone; leaving to chance; neglecting; abandoning
very; greatly; much; just about to; almost; very nearly
something like ...; something called ...
agglutination; adhesion; deadlock; stalemate; standstill
that is to say; that is; in short; in brief; clogging; obstruction; shrinkage
work; labor; achievement; performance; salary; income
this for sure; certainly is
to desire; to wish for; to expect; to see; to command (a view of)
to strain (oneself); to bear down; to exert oneself; to put on a bold front; to make a show of strength; to swagger
normal; ordinary; normally; ordinarily; local train; train that stops at every station
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
less than ...; smaller ...
to retreat; to back off; to draw back; to step back; to shrink away
face; visage; look; expression; honor; honour
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
to float; to set afloat; to show on one's face (smile, sadness, etc.); to recall; to call to mind
user; consumer; master (e.g. of swordsmanship); prodigal; spendthrift
continent; continental Asia (esp. mainland China); continental Europe
swordsman; swordswoman; fencer
what!; oh; what the heck; what the; damn
to use; to make use of; to utilize; to utilise
to create; to bring forth; to invent; to think up and bring into being; to give birth to; to bear
tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well