firmly; solidly; sturdily; strongly; toughly
to seize; to catch; to obtain; to acquire; to understand; to grasp
feel (i.e. tactile sensation); touch; feeling; sensation; texture (e.g. food, cloth)
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
willow (any tree of genus Salix); weeping willow (Salix babylonica)
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
to get used to; to grow accustomed to; to become skilled in; to become experienced at; to become tame; to become domesticated
to catch; to capture; to catch hold of (someone); to stop (e.g. a stranger in the street); towards (someone); at (someone)
that kind of; that way; that move; that trick; that game
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
rather; better; instead; if anything
one's line of sight; one's gaze; one's eyes (looking); glance; gaze; look
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
appraisal; estimation; evaluation; setting prices
look (in someone's eyes); expression (of the eyes); eyes
while; during; while; although; all; both
unpleasant; disagreeable; displeasing; uncomfortable; unhappy
to feel; to sense; to experience
above; up; top; summit; surface; before; previous
to stand; to rise; to find oneself (e.g. in a difficult position); to depart (on a plane, train, etc.)
to fight; to compete; to contest; to argue; to dispute heatedly
leader; guide; mentor; coach
eye; eyeball; eyesight; sight; look; stare; notice
veteran; battle-worn; schooled by adversity in many battles; rich in experience
commander; general; leader
bright; intelligent; clever; smart
bright person; talented student; prodigy
tip of the hand; (use of) one's hands; cheap trick; superficial wit; cheap; makeshift (e.g. measures)
technique; art; skill; move
to surpass; to outstrip; to excel
it is not (like that) either
reliability; trustworthiness; dependability
murmur; mutter; murmuring; tweet; Twitter post
to catch (someone's words); to make out; to follow; to ask about (a situation, circumstances, etc.); to inquire
thing; object; one's things; possessions; things; something; quality
consciousness; becoming aware (of); awareness; mano-vijnana (mental consciousness, cognizer of sensory information)
concentration; focusing; convergence; within a collection of works
bare minimum; minimum necessary (amount, number, etc.)
not less than; ... and over; beyond (e.g. one's expectations); above; above-mentioned; aforementioned
consideration; concern; attention; thoughtfulness; making arrangements; care