to pass (by) each other; to brush past; to miss (meeting) each other; to fail to meet; to be at odds; to clash
shudder; shiver; trembling with fear
violent explosion; bursting
to jump back; to leap back; to jump aside; to jump out of the way
to distance oneself (from); to keep (something or someone) at a distance; to maintain a distance (from)
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
palm (of one's hand); skill; (in one's) grip; (under one's) control; one's (concealed) intentions; one's cards
being evenly matched; being equal with; being on a par with; (arch.) eldest and second eldest brother; (arch.) older and younger brother
to launch; to shoot up; (of waves) to dash; to wash up (ashore); to finish (e.g. a theater run, sumo tournament); to close
first; firstly; first of all; Introduction; Preface
to flow out; to stream out; to pour out; to gush forth; to leak; to ooze out
exploitation; overuse; abuse
male and female (animals); the two sexes; victory and defeat; strengths and weaknesses
to compete; to contend; to vie; to contest
self-evident truth; obvious fact; truism; axiom
firm; solid; steady; secure; unshakeable; unwavering
stubbornly; firmly; determinedly; obstinately; resolutely; adamantly
all (there is); as long as there is
contest; comparison; competition
distinction; differentiation; discrimination; difference
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
to stir up; to poke (the fire); to beat (an egg); to arouse (interest, feelings, etc.); to stir; to stoke
to sharpen; to grind; to whet; to hone; to make keen
to put into order; to arrange (one's thoughts)
to roll up; to be rolled up
cloud of dust (sand, etc.); dust storm
decayed tree; rotted tree; decayed wood; obscure, meaningless life (metaphor)
dust; mine dust; mineral dust; airborne particles; fine powder; particulate matter
to dazzle one's eyes; to hold one's gaze; to fascinate; to captivate
seasoning; flavour; condition; state; (state of) health; physical condition
to practice magic; to practise magic
turning round; going around; turning about; surrounding; encircling
four times; four-colour process printing; CMYK printing
level; standard; water level
not exceeding ...; not more than ...; below (a standard, level, etc.); under; the following; the below-mentioned
nonstandard; out of spec; irregular; exceptional; extraordinary; unbelievable
cutting to pieces; tearing to pieces