very likely; very probable
three (long cylindrical things); three-of-a-kind (in a dealt hand)
vector; direction (e.g. of one's activities or interests); focus
shooting; firing; emitting; ejection; projection; injection
the other day; lately; recently; meanwhile; in the meantime
to sense; to infer; to gather; to pick up on; to get wind of; to perceive
intercept; interception; counter-attack
locking swords and pushing against each other; close contest; neck-and-neck game; fierce competition
flash; instant; lightning (speed)
high-speed; rapid; express; highway; freeway; expressway
one swift effort; rush through one's work; fast-talking, writing, etc.
circulation; rotation; cycle; loop
to dodge; to evade; to avoid; to sidestep
to unfold; to unroll; to open
division of labor; division of labour; specialization; specialisation; assembly-line production
order; system; the establishment; (ruling) regime; structural plan; body plan
simple substance (e.g. chemical); something standing alone; separate item; solo item
substance; essence; substantive; substantial; in essence; in effect
turn; turn (melodic ornament); turn (in a game)
once; one time; one round; one game; one bout; one heat
means of survival; means of escape; way out of a difficulty
another time; again; over again; formally; especially; intentionally
routine; routine duties; routine work; routine
no matter what; whatever happens; under any circumstances; never
to speak ill of; to disparage
lower grade; low class; junior (officer)
dregs; sediment; lees (esp. sake); leftovers; by-product; worthless item; junk
to pick a fight; to pick a quarrel
deeply; keenly; severely; intently; carefully; closely
pity; sorrow; pitiable; pitiful; alack; alas
to compare (something) to; to liken; to speak figuratively; to use a simile; to use a metaphor
hero; the brave; man of valour (valor)
correlation; interrelation; intertwining
vertex; apex; top (e.g. of a mountain); summit; top (of a profession, field, etc.); summit
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
seizure; confiscation; impounding; sequestration; forfeiture
much less; to say nothing of
to break; to smash; to defeat; to destroy; to eliminate
faithful; devoted; loyal; honest; true