to add; to add up; to increase; to gather (e.g. speed); to include; to count in
hound; hunting dog; gun dog
to play a role; to serve a function; to play a part
decrease; reduction; decline
to call a person's attention (to)
termination (of a contract); cancellation; rescinding; lifting (of a ban, sanctions, etc.); removal; release (from obligations)
to fall completely silent; to become still as death
to start making a noise; to start making an uproar; to go berserk
is something that; is that which
to attack; to assault; to challenge; to take on; to be bold; to be audacious
chance to win; opportunity to win; chance of victory
evident; plain; distinct; clear
to throw away; to cast away; to abandon; to desert; to give up; to resign
fool; nitwit; The Fool (Tarot card)
foolishness; stupidity; silliness
to be perturbed; to be agitated
to catch; to stop the blow; to react to; to take (advice, etc.); to accept
if one is unlucky; if one is careless
win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins
last; final; closing; last train (bus, flight, etc.; of the day)
pre-war days; before the war
it is no exaggeration to say; it is not too much to say
nevertheless; even then; however; be that as it may; even so; though that it be so
to take over (someone's duties, business, etc.); to inherit; to succeed to; to hand over
complete defeat; losing all of one's matches; finishing the tournament with no wins
decision; settlement; confirmation; establishment
black spot; black dot; mark indicating a defeat; loss; failure
besides; furthermore; on top of that; and yet; nevertheless; even so
to lead (someone) by the nose; to twist (someone) around one's little finger
if; in case; supposing; worst (case); unexpected (occurence); unforeseen
(not) anyone; (not) a single person; no one; nobody
doubt; question; suspicion; dubiousness
by chance; by accident; accidentally; occasionally; once in a while; now and then
fierce animal; beast of prey; big game
staying in the air; remaining airborne
ingenious; skillful; clever; deft; sophisticated
to use; to make use of; to utilize; to utilise
complete victory; winning a tournament with no losses
stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs
transition; changeover; switchover; transfer (of powers, weight, etc.); shift (e.g. of centre of gravity)
systematic; organized; organizational
long distance; long range; long distance relationship
physical strength; power; stamina; strength (of a business, economy, etc.)
opening fully; full throttle; full power
to bite at; to snap at; to nibble; to get one's teeth into (metaphorically); to get to grips with; to really get into
to be hot on a person's heels