lower back; waist; hips; body (of hair, noodles, paper, etc.); resilience; spring
to use one's influence; to pull strings; to take measures; to make the necessary preparations
posture; position; stance
polite; courteous; civil; careful; close; thorough
almost; nearly; for the most part; roughly; approximately; about
close adhesion; sticking firmly (to); relating closely (to); having relevance (to); contact printing
practice; training; drill; (an) exercise; workout
not the time for; not the place for; far from; far more than; nowhere near just; well beyond
since; for the past ... (e.g. ten years); this person; this gentleman
to stick into (of something with a sharp point); to prick; to pierce; to resonate emotionally; to move
to take in one's hand; to pick up; to obtain
(on) one's own; (by) oneself
structure; construction; posture (e.g. in martial arts); pose; readiness; determination
at hand; on hand; way of moving one's arms; skill; money at hand; pocket money
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
empty; void; vain; fruitless; lifeless
dissatisfaction; discontent; disapproval; objection; complaint; protest
to have meaning; to be meaningful
sensual love; love affair
valid; proper; right; appropriate; reasonable
what one has a mind to do; what one feels like (doing); being so minded; (with) that in mind
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
side; flank; profile; aspect; dimension
to resemble; to look like; to be like; to be alike; to be similar; to take after
troublesome; bothersome; tiresome; annoying
point (of a story, argument, etc.); key point; point; site; point (in scoring); point (in a loyalty program); points
best; supreme; wonderful; highest; maximum; most
to begin to strike; to kick out; to forcefully expel; to hammer (pattern, etc.) into metal
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
bet; wager; stake; gamble
to lose; to be defeated; to give in (to); to yield; to be inferior (to); to be second (to)
diversion (from one's worries, troubles, etc.); distraction; amusement
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
gofer; dogsbody; person who is made to do things or get things for someone else
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
groan; moan; growl; snarl; hum (e.g. of a motor); buzz
what one desires; what one hopes for; suits me well; could ask for nothing better; bring it on
to accept someone's challenge; to take up the gauntlet