to combine; to join; to tie on; to attach with a knot; to bind (e.g. an address)
equal; equivalent; equals sign; equality sign; equals (as in "A equals B")
to give up; to abandon (hope, plans); to resign oneself (to)
to give up (something as hopeless); to throw in the towel
to understand; to be convinced; to be satisfied
remarkable ability; mastery; brilliant technique; go-getter; resourceful person; wizard
to enlist as a supporter; to win over to one's side; to gain as one's ally
person with a lot of experience; old hand; veteran (in a particular field)
big hit; big prize; bumper crop; striking it rich; right on the mark; bonanza
manufacturer (esp. a major company); producer; maker; device for making things; person who creates things
to return; to come back; to turn over; to become extremely; to become completely
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
to break (into pieces); to be broken; to collapse; to crumble; to become less formal; to throw off reserve
in the same manner as before; the same as always
trivial; not amounting to much
to feel nervous; to feel afraid; to be startled; to be surprised; (arch.) to be shy; (arch.) to be bashful
to encourage; to cheer; to raise (the voice)
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
accelerator; accelerator pedal; gas pedal
flooring the gas pedal; pedal to the metal
to seem to be ...; to become like ...; to behave as ...
to make a display of; to show off; to flaunt
to affect a stylish air; to try to look good; to show off
likability; favorability; popularity
turn (in line); order of things; sequential order
board; plank; sheet (of metal); plate (of glass); cutting board; chopping board
to grapple with (each other); to tussle with; to wrestle with; to scuffle with
control; check; restraint; inhibition
brave; valiant; gallant; stirring; vigorous; rousing
pair; the two; both persons; both things
horse riding; horseback riding; horseback rider
two (long cylindrical things)
hostility; antagonism; opposition
war; fighting; fierce competition
anything and everything; just about everything
bet; wager; stake; gamble
charge; rush; dash; assault; attack
decisive action; going through with; daring to do; carrying out