one move (in go, shogi, etc.); only way; only means; doing alone; doing single-handed
holding out for a short while; putting up resistance for a while; briefly holding one's own
to come to a dead end; to come to a standstill; to reach a deadlock; to reach an impasse; to reach a stalemate
to be able to manage somehow or another
close associate; close aide; brains-truster
finally; barely; only just; gradually
equal division (of profits, prize money, etc.); equal split
division into equal parts; equal parts
error; mistake; slip; bug
measurement error; calculation error
to produce; to yield; to cause; to result from; to arise; to be generated
combat; battle; action; active service; actual fighting
to understand; to be convinced; to be satisfied
closing in on (the enemy, first place, etc.); coming close to; pressing hard; pressing hard (e.g. with a question); taking to task; grilling
steady advance; carrying all before one
trick; trap; stratagem; intraoperative; during surgery
liked; well-liked; in love (with); loved; faddism; eccentricity
bold move (in sumo, judo, etc.); daring move; powerful technique
popularity; favour; defense; defence; agreement; receiver of technique (e.g. in martial arts)
to operate (e.g. a machine); to handle; to have a good command of (a language); to play proficiently (of a musical instrument); to work (a puppet); to pull the strings of a puppet
genius; prodigy; natural gift
processing; dealing with; treatment; disposition; disposal
retreat; falling back; recession; waning; backspace (key)
to show off; to make a display (e.g. of wealth)
to struggle in the water; to sink below the surface and become unable to breathe; to (nearly) drown; to indulge in; to lose one's head over something; to be addicted
sudden change; sudden turn
to be awarded (e.g. a prize); to be given an award; to be gifted or endowed (e.g. with a talent); to be blessed (e.g. with a child); to be initiated (e.g. into a secret)
riches and honours (honors); wealth and rank
bygones; the past; past event
my goodness!; oh my!; oh dear!
work; labor; achievement; performance; salary; income
appreciation; thanks; gratitude
not only ... (but also); not merely; as well as; furthermore; besides; moreover
before long; soon; almost; nearly; finally; in the end
to spread; to be propagated
to soak into; to permeate; to penetrate
second day of the month; two days
to pour (into); to sprinkle on (from above); to water (e.g. plants); to shed (tears); to concentrate one's energy (strength, attention, etc.) on; to devote to; to flow into (e.g. of a river)
focus (e.g. photographic); focal point
leading part; leading actor; leading actress
to walk behind someone; to follow in someone's footsteps
(suffering) damage; injury; harm
very interesting; of great interest
to be blessed with; to be rich in; to abound in