total (money); full amount; sum
to wager; to bet; to risk; to stake; to gamble
to increase; to add to; to augment
to reach out one's hand; to extend one's arm; to get involved in; to embark on; to start a fight; to get physical with
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
to put one's life on the line; to risk one's life; to put everything one has into it
self-taught method; one's own way; one's own style
for a short while; for a while; for some time; for the time being
all directions; every direction; all sides; all quarters; everywhere
to take a breath; to take a short rest
nonetheless; nevertheless; but; (and) yet
at any cost; at any price; at any expense
to hold fast; to protect to the end
to stick it out (until the end)
timid; weak-kneed; fainthearted; bearish
bulky and heavy; massive; solid; dignified; imposing; composed
so much; so often; oh, yes!; that's it; that's right; quite
combat; battle; action; active service; actual fighting
veteran (e.g. soldier); battle-hardened; seasoned; (of) long military service
tough guy; wild one; veteran (in a particular field); expert; person of surprising audacity; someone with a lot of nerve
underling; newbie; small fry; newcomer
fierce attack; furious attack
to ward off (e.g. an attack); to fend off (e.g. a question); to elude; to evade; to dodge; to turn aside (e.g. a joke)
easy to read; legible; clear
losing by being overmatched; being defeated by a stronger opponent; losing by misusing one's powers; defeat as a result of trying too hard
to anticipate; to foresee
backhand blow; backhand chop; backfist (karate)
point; gist; essentials; knack; trick; the ropes
followers; subordinates; being under someone's command
aim (of a gun, bow, etc.); aim; object; objective
decision; judgment; resolution
rest; recess; vacation; holiday; dormancy (of a silkworm prior to moulting)
side (of the torso); flank; illegitimate child; child born by someone other than one's wife
to attack and scatter; to argue vehemently
to strike (with a stick, whip, etc.); to hit; to punch; to go to (a place to eat, drink, etc.)
at the top of one's voice
my goodness!; good lord!; holy cow!