bet; wager; stake; gamble
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
overthrow; defeat; bringing down; knockdown
special selection; finest pick; top pick
transfer (of one's name into another family register); transfer (to another team, company, etc.)
to be on the verge; to be on the brink; to get close
return; restoring; return (in tennis, etc.); return (key); return; profit
to be a match for; to rival; to equal; to compare with; to be equivalent to
declaration; statement; assertion
to not believe one's ears
to take advantage (e.g. of a weak situation); to size up (e.g. customer when setting a high price)
rightly or wrongly; by all possible means; at all costs; at any cost; no matter what (happens); by fair means or foul
touching a wrong card (in karuta); buzzing too early (in a quiz); making a mistress of a servant; mistress (who is one's servant); foul (comp. karuta); touching a card which is not in the same territory as the correct card
having strings attached (of a loan, etc.); having conditions attached; having a string or cord attached (of a bag, clothing, etc.); something with a string attached; having a lover (of a woman); woman with a male lover
to be obsessive (about); to be overly concerned (with); to be particular (about); to pay special attention (to); to get stuck; to be obstructed
to swallow; to gulp down; to understand; to grasp; to engulf; to swallow up
to have the personal support of (an influential person); to be under the patronage of
treachery; betrayal; perfidy
attack under the cover of darkness; surprise attack; sneak attack
if so; in that case; in that situation
one's heart's desire; one's dearest wish
to lead (someone) by the nose; to twist (someone) around one's little finger
one's heart; one's mind; one's intentions
great person; distinguished person; outstanding figure; giant; person of high caliber
the four cardinal directions; north, east, south and west; surroundings; many countries; the whole world; all around; here and there
figure of a person; figures of people; shadow of a person
to meet; to assemble; to congregate
looking at from the corner of one's eye; sidelong glance; disregarding; ignoring; faceless ghost with an eye in its rump
unlimited; unrestricted; limitless
conclusion; decision; end; settlement
difference; discrepancy; variation
large-hearted; generous; liberal; placid; composed; cool
to become an expert; to be a master (of)
while looking on in blank amazement; before one's very eyes; before one knew what was happening
inquiry; enquiry; question; searching; looking for
protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
monitor (device, software or person); monitoring; person who gives feedback on products, television programs, etc.; customer panel participant; (computer) monitor; display
to see; to look; to watch; to try to ...
nodding (in agreement, with approval, etc.); repeatedly nodding and dozing off; suddenly (dying); deep (flavor, flavour, color, colour, etc.); rich