cutting to pieces; tearing to pieces
victory; triumph; win; conquest; success
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
dignity; majesty; solemnity; gravity
clapping hands; applause; clapping one's hands in prayer (at a shrine)
cheers; applause; ovation; acclamation
older brother; elder brother; brother-in-law (spouse's older brother or older sister's husband)
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
hero; the brave; man of valour (valor)
to hold out (against); to hold one's ground; to stand firm; to endure
to dash over oneself (e.g. water); to take (e.g. shower); to bask in (e.g. the sun); to suffer (e.g. an attack); to draw (e.g. criticism, attention, praise); to have heaped upon
to make noise; to make racket; to rustle; to swoosh; to make merry; to clamor; to clamour
to have a taste for; to be fond of; to enjoy (in moderation); to be modest; to be prudent; to watch (e.g. one's behaviour)
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
to do something by choice; to like; to be fond of
caller; visitor; company; guest
to keep company; to look after; to entertain; to play (a game) with
to keep (e.g. the lead); to maintain (a standard, situation, etc.); to put aside (for someone); to save (e.g. a seat); to keep (the ball; in soccer, rugby, etc.); to retain possession
to refuse; to reject; to repel; to repulse; to make (someone) leave; to send away
to mediate; to intervene; to smooth
rule; regulation; settlement; conclusion; habit; custom
empty-handed; unarmed; lacking funds
to compete with; to vie for
to rage; to be fierce; to be excited
fight; dispute; feud; competition; contest; rivalry
calming down; settling down; quieting down; sedation
shaking; trembling; pitching; disturbance; unrest; agitation
to condemn; to blame; to urge; to press; to torture; to torment
to be fit (for a role); to be qualified (for); to be equal (to a task); to be able to fulfill one's duties (as)
that way; that direction; that (one); that person; there; over there
as many as one likes; as much as one likes; great many; plenty; almost (none); (not) much
to forestall; to beat to the punch; to anticipate; to play the first move (e.g. in go)
in perfect form; going swimmingly
reliable; dependable; trustworthy; hopeful; promising
grave; solemn; serious; harsh (e.g. truth); hard; strict
blind spot (e.g. of a driver); dead angle; dead ground; dead space
position (where one is standing); place where one stands; position; stance; standpoint
nervous temperament; worrier's disposition