to push on; to plunge forward; to push one's way to
to contemplate; to ponder; to think over; to turn over in one's mind; to reflect; to muse
doubt; suspicion; fear; apprehension
to move (to another place or state); to change (e.g. of state, affiliation, scenery, etc.); to spread (of a fire, smell, etc.); to catch (an illness); to move (e.g. of one's focus); to change (e.g. of one's interest)
audience (with a superior, e.g. nobility)
spokesperson; speaker (for someone); mouthpiece; voice (e.g. for the ordinary citizen)
keen eye; sharp eye; keen insight; keen perception
to knock together; to strike against each other; to clash; to arrange (e.g. a meeting); to discuss (in advance); to coordinate
spectacular move (chess, shogi, etc.); brilliant move; expert; virtuoso; master
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
vacant post; vacancy; post in name only
by all rights; properly speaking; legally speaking
ox-headed demon (in hell)
command; direction; supervision; conducting (an orchestra, choir, etc.)
position in a game; state of the game; situation; stage; phase
plan B; alternative plan; workaround
stinking; smelly; suspicious; fishy; hammy (acting); over-the-top; clumsy
present point (i.e. in history); at the present time
public order; public peace; public security; law and order
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding (a runner) on base
selfish; self-centred; egotistical
baton (of command); order; command; direction
to wring the neck; to strangle
to miss (doing); to fail (to do); to do without
to detain; to keep; to lock up; to retain; to leave (a letter) till called for
important position; strategic point; important point; main point; essentials
throwing in; inserting; investment; commitment (of funds, personnel, etc.); launching (a product into the market); introduction
extremely important; essential; vital; crucial
one arm; one's right-hand man; one's right hand
toes; tips of the toes; toe of a shoe, sock, etc.
proposal; motion; recommendation
unshakable; immovable; undeniable
arrangement (of resources); deployment; stationing; posting; disposition; configuration
(an) unknown; unknown number; variable; unknown quantity; not yet known
friend and foe; enemies and allies; both sides
distinction; discrimination; distinguishing; discernment
Herculean task; next-to-impossible undertaking
creed; belief; conviction; article of faith
one's principles and position
surface of a board (shogi, go, etc.); (state of) the board; development of a game; surface of a record
to remove; to get rid of; to exclude; to except; to kill (a traitor, opponent, etc.)
(not) even once; (not) ever
unreliable; uncertain; indefinite; unclear
large stage; grand stage; the big stage; grand setting