cannot be helped; unavoidable
to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem
original proposer; originator; proponent; initiator
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
concrete; definite; specific; material; substantial
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
standing facing each other (e.g. mountains, buildings); standing opposite each other; confrontation; squaring off against (adversaries, armies, forces); standing off against
to find resolution; to be settled; to be collected; to be assembled; to be well arranged; to be in order
forces of opposition; opposing forces; counterforce
(political) power; authority; influence
to draw (something) toward one; to pull toward one; to pull closer; to attract; to draw; to entice
to spend all one's time doing; to do day in, day out; to do nothing but ...; to pass (of days)
fatigue; weariness; exhaustion; fatigue (of metal, etc.)
to take (someone) along; to bring along; to be accompanied by
to compete with; to argue with; to quarrel
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
-itis (indicating an inflammatory disease)
creepy (feeling); uneasy (feeling); bad (feeling); giving one the creeps; hideous; scaring
to stand in the way; to bar someone's way; to block the way
change; alternation; rotation; replacement; substitution; shift
thanks (for coming, helping, etc.); good work; see you; goodbye; tiredness; fatigue
to beat fast (of one's heart); to flutter (with joy, anticipation, etc.); to throb; to pound; to palpitate
to stop; to halt; to have (someone) stay; to put up (a guest); to fasten; to pin
to begin to say; to start talking; to broach (a matter); to be the first to say; to suggest (doing); to propose
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
holiday; day off; sleep; rest; good night
hold; holding; long press (touchscreen gesture); touch and hold; hold (in rock climbing or bouldering); hold (in wrestling)
restriction; restraint; binding; constraint
taking (a suspect to the police); dragging (someone) away
taking captive; carrying away; kidnapping; kidnaping; abduction
space alien; alien; extraterrestrial being
stuffed toy; stuffed animal; plush toy; soft toy; cuddly toy
accessories; small articles; minor character; small fry; weak one
to decorate; to ornament; to display; to exhibit; to mark (e.g. the day with a victory); to adorn (e.g. the front page)
towards (a destination); for the purpose of; with the goal of; targeting (a group, a demographic)
pleasant (of a sensation); comfortable; cheerful; happy; smooth (of function); working well
being very active; being very useful; playing a very active part; making a spectacular showing; great efforts; splendid work
patting; stroking; caressing