to compare; to make a comparison (between); to compete (on); to measure (one's strength, ability, etc. against another's)
armed might; military power; the sword; force
proof; testimony; demonstration; verification; certification
to reach out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to get involved in; to embark on; to start a fight; to get physical with
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
normal; ordinary; normally; ordinarily; local train; train that stops at every station
success; achievement; succeeding (in life); (worldly) success; prosperity
to fold one's arms; to link arms with someone
to write down; to note down; to mention; to describe; to inscribe; to mark
unfathomable; inestimable; immeasurable
influence; effect; impact
to take command; to give direction
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
to arrive (at one's destination); to reach; to come to a head; to reach a conclusion; to culminate (in)
to read (a book); to open (a book) to read; to unravel (e.g. a mystery); to discover (the truth)
diversion; putting something to another use
guess; conjecture; surmise
as soon as ...; just after ...; immediately after ...; hurriedly; in haste; quickly
evacuation; withdrawal; revocation; repeal; retreat
to turn; to shift; to switch; to change; to alter
careful; cautious; wary; watchful; vigilant; prudent
prospects of victory; chances of success
to anticipate; to foresee
to lock up; to shut up; to imprison
the prospects look brighter; there is hope of accomplishing (something)
going side-by-side; going abreast; running concurrently; occurring at the same time; keeping pace with
condition; assumption; intention; intent; premise
to collect; to put (it all) together; to summarize; to aggregate; to bring to a conclusion; to finalize
to become possible; to become able to (do)
average; medium; mid-grade (item); regular grade; same level as; equal to
influence; power; might; influence (of stones)
birth (of a person); nativity; creation; formation; one's first birthday
looking on; standing by and watching; sitting back and watching; remaining a spectator
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
to leave alone; to leave as is; to ignore; to neglect
for (e.g. "she dances well for an eight-year old"); considering it's (something or someone)
after all; in the end; conclusion; end; end of a game of go, shogi, etc.