predominance; superiority; ascendancy; advantage; supremacy
mode (e.g. of a machine); setting; state (of mind); mode (e.g. work mode, study mode); mode; mode
switch; switch; points; switch (from one thing to another); change
to attack; to assault; to challenge; to take on; to be bold; to be audacious
obedient; submissive; tame; slavish
(wrestling) ring; forum (e.g. for discussion); sandbag; gabion
prospects of victory; chances of success
improvement of labor conditions (labour)
firm promise; definite promise
unheard-of; unprecedented; unparalleled in history (unparallelled); record-breaking
achievements; actual results; accomplishments; past results; track record
to set aside; to keep in reserve; to hold on to
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; discomfiture; bafflement
sleek; smooth; thin (of a liquid); without hesitation or delay
luxurious; magnificent; extravagant; sumptuous
to give no leeway; to press (for an answer, etc.); to shower (questions on someone)
evasion; excuse; subterfuge; runaround
as one had hoped; as one wishes
abundant; plentiful; rich; ample
loss; damage; harm; disadvantage; handicap; drawback
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
preparatory phase; preparatory period
going side-by-side; going abreast; running concurrently; occurring at the same time; keeping pace with
a little tight; a little snug; a little strong; a little harsh
schedule; program; calendar
crowd of people; great number of people; in great numbers
to run along; to run beside; to follow (a policy, plan, etc.); to act in accordance with; to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy
yes or no answer; agreement or disagreement; consent or refusal
change of schedule; schedule change
to be forced to do or experience something (against one's will); to be forced to do something because one has no other choice
breaking ball (pitch); curve ball; screwball
to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)
to be at a complete loss; to be without recourse; to be completely stymied; to have absolutely no idea what to do
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
(not) in the least; (not) at all; (not) a bit
nothing but; none other than
to (make something) quiver; to shake; to tremble; to vibrate
immediate (effect, result, etc.); instant; instantaneous; prompt