previously; before; first; before (something or someone else); beforehand; in advance
at any rate; anyhow; anyway; in any case; because
approach (to a problem, issue, etc.); approach (of a long jump, aircraft's flight, etc.); inrun (of a ski jump); approach (to a building, mountain, etc.); approach shot
chink in the armor (armour)
without; unacceptable; not alright; (arch.) nonexistent; (arch.) not being (there)
to slide; to glide; to slip; to skid; to be slippery; to fail (an examination); to lose (a position)
to have one's hands slip (and drop something)
rivalry (between two equally strong sides); struggle for supremacy; competing (with); vying (with); contending (with); being an equal match (for)
along the road; along the way
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
fantastic; bizarre; incredible; tree tumbo (Welwitschia mirabilis)
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
sacrificial pawn; sacrificed piece; sacrifice
bet; wager; stake; gamble
can do nothing but ...; have no choice but to ...; there is nothing to do but ...; cannot help ...
in an instant; instantly; in a moment; instantaneously; in the twinkling of an eye
strategic arrangement of go stones at the beginning of a game; opening moves; preparations; preparatory steps; arrangements
to hit; to strike; to strike (noon, etc.); to sound (cymbals, etc.); to beat (rhythmically, e.g. pulse, waves, etc.); to move; to impress
sudden; abrupt; urgent; pressing; steep; sharp; rapid
dizziness; giddiness; vertigo
unnatural; affected; studied; forced
to collapse; to flop (onto)
at once; immediately; instantly; in an instant; quickly; suddenly
dainty; delicate; slender; fragile (e.g. furniture); delicate; frail
to hold; to carry; to embrace (in one's arms)
staring (e.g. eyes); goggling; glaring
imitating; copying; mimicry; behavior; behaviour; action
sparkle of one's eyes; insight; discernment; penetration
withering; shrivelling; shrinking; contraction; atrophy
careful; cautious; prudent; discreet; deliberate
light (i.e. not heavy); feeling light (i.e. offering little resistance, moving easily); light (i.e. of foot); effortless; non-serious; minor; slight
blind spot (e.g. of a driver); dead angle; dead ground; dead space
to transfer (to a different place, group, etc.); to change; to move to the next stage (of a plan, etc.); to divert (one's attention) to; to focus on (something different); to spend (time); to let (time) pass
restoration; recovery; rehabilitation; recovery (from an illness); recuperation; convalescence
straight; quickly; quietly; gently; to feel refreshed; to feel satisfied
to live; to exist; to make a living; to subsist; to be in effect; to be in use
to pray; to say a prayer; to offer up a prayer
battle; fight; fighting; engagement; contest
time after time; countless times; many a time; dozens of times