war; battle; match; game; competition
turning things around with a home run; turning the tables with a single successful attack (move)
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
securing; obtaining; ensuring; belay; belaying
to fall (e.g. blossoms, leaves); to scatter; to be dispersed; to disappear; to dissolve; to spread
thirst for blood; bloodlust; determination to kill
to be mixed; to be blended with; to be combined; to associate with; to mingle with; to interest
to pocket an insult; to choke back one's tears
to withdraw; to leave; to retire; to back down; to give up
juice; soft drink (usu. fruit-based); sweetened drink
cheers; bottoms-up; toast; drink (in celebration or in honor of something); drinking one's glass dry
absolutely; unconditionally; never (with neg. verb)
nonchalantly; without a care
to regain one's footing; to get back on one's feet; to recover; (of the market) to improve
this and that; various things
to turn one's head; to look over one's shoulder; to turn around; to think back (on); to reminisce; to look back (on)
at work; in the midst of work; working
to strive; to endeavour; to endeavor; to make an effort; to be zealous
anticipation; expectation; plan; preparation
posture; pose; position; attitude; approach; stance
courage; bravery; valour; valor; nerve; boldness
pushing; backing; boosting; pushing from behind (a cart, etc.); pusher
that is to say; so that means
to become familiar with; to fit in; to adapt oneself; to get used to; to grow accustomed to
sensation; feeling; tendency; propensity
to run to; to come running; to rush (someplace); to hasten
junction; crossroads; division point; parting of ways
to cure; to heal; to fix; to correct; to do over again; to replace
tearing; ripping; crunching; munching; stiff; starchy; (working) hard
rest area; rest stop; service area (next to a highway); service station; parking area
reading too much into (what ... says)
minute (unit of time); fun (one tenth of a monme, 5.787 grains)
within; inside of; less than
chair; stool; post; office; position
PET bottle (clear plastic beverage bottle)
to open the lid; to lift a lid; to open the lid (on); to make public; to start (something); to look at the results (consequences, outcome, effect)
nodding (in agreement, with approval, etc.); repeatedly nodding and dozing off; suddenly (dying); deep (flavor, flavour, color, colour, etc.); rich