careful consideration; deliberation; thinking over carefully
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
practice game; practice match; scrimmage; workout
until then; till then; to that extent; the end of it; all there is to it
preservation; retainment; keeping
(one's) gaze; direction in which one is looking; point of view; standpoint; line covering someone's eyes (in an edited photograph)
being reluctant to give out (pay, provide, etc.); giving out grudgingly
to advance to the next stage (e.g. in a tournament)
combat; battle; action; active service; actual fighting
all one's power (strength, energy, efforts); one's utmost
to take measures; to work out a plan; to lecture; to read aloud; to confer
calmly; quietly; gently; be quiet!
starting lineup; player in the starting lineup
but (still); and yet; nevertheless; even so; notwithstanding
listen!; you see; mind you; remember
far away; distant place; long ago; far back; by far
to sit down (and refuse to move); to sit-in (in protest)
it's probably so; it stands to reason
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
to chip; to be chipped; to be missing (from a set, team, etc.); to be absent; to be lacking (in); to be short (of)
to let something (or somebody) go past; to do too much
and yet; despite (all) that
depths; deep place; bottom (of one's heart)
to exude (e.g. sweat); to ooze; to seep out; to reveal itself (of emotions, etc.)
ghastliness; dreadfulness; grimness; intimidation; menace; threat
what one desires; what one hopes for; suits me well; could ask for nothing better; bring it on
stiff and slackless; tense without any looseness; cling tightly; pulled or stretched as far as possible; creaking of a door or oar
sharp (blade); pointed; sharp (pain); stabbing; perceptive; keen
win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins
same; similar; (just) like; equal
unusual; uncommon; extraordinary; out of the ordinary; incomparable; serious
book; volume; this; present; main; head
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
gathering; mixer; meetup; assembly; social; exchange meeting
height (of body); stature
to fall forward (of a person); to tumble forward
measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
hit; success; guess; prediction; affability; friendliness; sensation
possible; potential; practicable; feasible
you could say; you might say; verging on the
near; nearby; not far off
World Trade Center; WTC; twin towers
dealing with; coping with
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever