although I say; although one might say; although called
probably; likely; perhaps; a lot of; much; many
to reconsider; to rethink; to reassess
selfish; egoist; (arch.) self-indulgent; (arch.) wilful; (arch.) willful
to persist in; to carry out; to have one's own way; to push through; to carry through
humour; humor; safety; health; in a good mood; in high spirits
looking good; sounding good; (of) good appearance
moment by moment; hour by hour
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
chattering; talk; idle talk; chatty; talkative; chatterbox
to start; to begin; to start up (a business, society, etc.); to open (e.g. a store); to start ...; to begin to ...
to ask a question; to begin to ask a question
previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
to stop; to abort; to discontinue; to close
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
settlement; solution; resolution
decisively; decidedly; boldly; precisely; exactly
test of one's strength; test of one's ability
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)
to be needed; to be necessary; to be required; to be wanted; to need; to want
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
when it comes to ...; if one were to speak of ...; by ... you mean ...; when you say ... you mean that ...; whenever ...; if it's ... then (without fail)
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
daytime; during the day; time from sunrise until sunset; diurnal period
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
directly opposite; right in front
crash; smashing (into); ramming; clash (of views, interests, teams, etc.); conflict
first (of all); firstly; probably; most likely; more or less (satisfactory); on the whole
rear gate (esp. of castle); back entrance; (opponent's) weak point; (arch.) force attacking the rear of a castle; (arch.) official in charge of imprisoning offenders
trap (for catching animals); snare; trap; trick; ruse
to fit (e.g. a pane into a frame); to insert (e.g. a cork); to put on (something that envelops; e.g. a ring, gloves); to place (a hoop) around; to pigeonhole (into a particular category); to force (into a mold); to entrap
or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options); ... or ...; as soon as; right after; while still
victory or defeat; outcome (of a game, battle, etc.)
faint; fainting; losing consciousness
to move; to stir; to operate; to run; to make a move; to take action; to be touched
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
one; for one thing; only; (not) even; just (e.g. "just try it"); some kind of; one type of
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
to think of; to hit upon; to come into one's mind; to remember; to recall
to fit; to get into; to be fit for (a job, etc.); to be suited for; to fall into; to plunge into
to be able to manage somehow or other
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to underestimate; to make light of