tightly (holding on); firmly; strongly (built); solidly; properly; well
to bite at; to snap at; to nibble; to get one's teeth into (metaphorically); to get to grips with; to really get into
explanation; commentary; exposition; elucidation
imperial court; royal court
sorcery; black magic; netherworld; world outside the six realms where evil spirits roam
research institute; (research) laboratory
participation (in a tournament, match, race, etc.); entry; appearance (on the stage, television, etc.); exiting (a venue, train station, etc.); exit; being dispatched (of an ambulance, fire engine, etc.)
coworker; co-worker; colleague; associate
person concerned; people involved (in an event); those concerned; staff
business; task; use; purpose; for the use of ...; used for ...
space; room; space (between letters, words, etc.); space (piece of type); (outer) space
to go up the stairs; to climb the stairs
glazing; fitting with glass; transparency; openness; lack of secrecy
seat; location (of a gathering, etc.); place; position; post
(scenic) view; prospect; outlook; viewing platform; overlook
match; game; bout; contest
opposite side; opposition
passage; pathway; roadway; avenue; aisle
to get used to; to become accustomed to; to be at home (on the stage)
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
to keep within limits (e.g. spending); to restrain (e.g. emotions); to control; to hold back (e.g. an enemy); to check; to curb
professional; pro; program; production; proletarian; proletariat
strict; formal; strait-laced; stuffy; prudish; serious
entrance; entering; admission; admittance
in succession; one by one
to make an appearance; to show up
(one's) whereabouts; destination; where one is headed; outcome; course (of events); future
the present; present time; as of; present tense; this world; this life
to divide (into); to split (into); to share; to distribute; to distinguish; to discriminate; to break up (a fight)
to win and advance to the next round
wherein; therein; thereinto; among which
most likely contender; prime candidate; top prospect; leading candidate
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
difference; variation; difference
to overturn; to capsize; to overthrow (government etc.); to reverse (decision etc.); to disprove (an established theory etc.)
another (person); the other person; one more (person)
field in which one acts unchallenged; unrivaled sphere of activity; one's monopoly
best; extra-fine; exceptionally; extraordinarily; jumping and slashing (e.g. at an enemy)
territory (of country, feudal domain, etc.); (arch.) counter for suits of clothing, sets of armor, etc.
nickname; alias; pseudonym; pen name; nom de plume; other name
durability; persistence; stamina; endurance; staying power
distinctive; characteristic
generally; in the main; (more or less) everything; all parts; ordinary; usual