to compare; to make a comparison (between); to compete (on); to measure (one's strength, ability, etc. against another's)
in that way; like that; that way
in a lively way; vividly; freshly; animatedly; actively; energetically
rare; uncommon; new; novel; fine; nice
to wedge one's way in; to push in (between); to step in (between); to interrupt (a conversation, quarrel, etc.); to intervene
boorish; inelegant; unpolished; unromantic; tactless
isolated; standing alone; falling in drops (e.g. rain); saying a single word; muttering just a few words
to jump back; to leap back; to jump aside; to jump out of the way
defeat; loss; failing to live up to (one's name, looks, etc.); discount; loss (on a sale)
to move back; to draw back; to lessen; to subside; to resign; to retire
to carry up; to bring up; to lift up; to elevate (someone) to a high position; to convince someone to accept a post (esp. through flattery)
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adroit
moment to quit; way to quit
control; check; restraint; inhibition
to be taken aback; to be astonished; to be dumbfounded
scabbard; sheath; cap (on a brush, pen, etc.); case; margin (between two prices); spread
to put (into); to put away (in); to include (in an anthology, catalogue, etc.); to contain; to achieve (results, success, etc.); to obtain; to accept (a gift or money)
easy; easygoing; carefree; happy-go-lucky; optimistic; leisurely
abrupt; sudden; unexpected
retreat; falling back; recession; waning; backspace (key)
to step back; to move back; to withdraw (from the presence of a superior); to leave; to resign; to retire
first of all; at once; for now; for the time being; anyway; at least
to be able to manage somehow or other
repulse; repelling (e.g. the enemy); driving back
settlement; solution; resolution
to be out of breath; to breathe hard (e.g. during physical activity); to pant
heat; fever; temperature; zeal; passion
to touch; to feel; to touch (with); to experience; to come in contact with; to touch on (a subject); to allude to
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
inexperienced (in life experience); unsophisticated; inexperienced (in love); innocent; birth-
on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway
collapsing; losing strength; slumping; losing balance
to break; to be broken; to be folded; to give in; to back down; to turn (a corner)
to take (someone to a place); to take (someone) with one; to take along; to lead away
troublesome matter; burden; difficult task; chore; hassle
seed (e.g. of a plant); pip; progeny; offspring; paternal blood; lineage; sperm
course (of events); development; progress; market order; order without limit
to be involved (in); to get involved (in); to relate to (a matter); to pertain to; to (seriously) affect; to concern
to hurry; to rush; to hasten; to make something happen sooner
soon; before long; slowly; quietly; already; about time
suddenly; at once; considerably; very much; firmly; with an effort
to stand (something) up; to put upright; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to let out; to raise (a cloud of dust, smoke, etc.)
to jump down; to leap down; to jump off; to leap off
to bring (someone) back home; to take (someone) back home
circumstances; conditions; situation; reasons; state of affairs
to put to bed; to let sleep; to lay (something) down; to put on its side; to let (money, goods, etc.) lie idle; to set aside unused