to overcome (opposition); to push past; to force one's way; to press and cut
pouring all one's efforts into a single issue (goal, etc.); focusing entirely on one objective; single-minded approach; concentrated all-out effort; targeted strike
worst; horrible; horrid; in the worst case; if worst comes to worst
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
just like; (virtually) no different from; (almost) the same as; as good as (e.g. dead, settled)
to meet (the enemy) and attack; to engage (the approaching enemy); to confront; to intercept
long distance; long range; long distance relationship
(practical) application; putting to practical use; applied (e.g. physics, linguistics, research)
to be effective; to take effect; to work; to function well; to be possible (to do, use, etc.); to be able to
to ask a question; to ask questions
the more ... the more ...; as; (arch.) while; (arch.) during; (arch.) because; (arch.) since
region; limits; stage; level
to reach; to get to; to arrive at
perfectly ordered; perfectly coordinated
brave; courageous; gallant; valiant; heroic
important; serious; valuable; precious; serious matter; major incident
scene; setting; scene (in a movie, play); shot; state of the market
impassioned speech; fervent speech
it's worth it; worth every penny; deserving; worthwhile
lending (money, commodities, etc.); finance; loan; adaptability; versatility; flexibility
usual; ordinary; normal; regular; general; common
to make up the number; to have a complete set of
zeal; enthusiasm; ardor; ardour
to prepare oneself (for the worst); to resolve oneself
so much (something) as to (e.g. so moved as to cry); overwhelmed; carried away; because of too much
else; in addition; on top of that; furthermore; further; besides
reinforcement (e.g. of troops)
trump; trump card; ace up one's sleeve; secret weapon
smoky; awkward; uncomfortable; ill at ease
pluralizing suffix; or so; rough indicator of direction, location, amount, etc.; nominalizing suffix
request; favour (to ask); wish; please
crumbling; collapse; ruin; has-been; wannabe
first; foremost; most important; best; greatest; above all
live decoy (for hunting); decoy; bait; lure
the point of ...; the place where ...; a place called ...; places known as ...; I would say ...; ... is how I'd put it
sacrificial pawn; sacrificed piece; sacrifice
never mind!; don't worry about it
to declare; to assert; to say bluntly; to say straight out
gold (metal); gold (color); gold (medal); first place (prize); something of great value; something golden (e.g. silence); money
to hit (e.g. one's head); to strike; to throw (at); to fling (at); to vent (e.g. one's anger); to express (one's feelings)
exhaustion; consumption; using up; dissipation; waste