topic; subject; much talked about; topical; in the news
idea; plan; draft; rough copy; expectation; (arch.) desk
to disclose; to divulge; to expose; to open (a grave); to dig out
killing two birds with one stone; serving two ends
careful thought; consideration; deliberation; reflection; rumination; pondering
number one; first; best; most; game; round
refreshingly; with a feeling of relief; shapely; neatly; cleanly; without trouble; clearly
groping (for); fumbling around (for); searching (for an answer, solution, etc.); trying to find
to harvest; to reap; to take in; to gather in; to adopt (e.g. idea); to accept (e.g. advice)
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
to compete (with each other); to contend for; to vie for; to rival
to be (in contrast to something that is not the case)
superman; superwoman; Ubermensch (e.g. Nietzsche's ideal man of the future); overman
(confronting a problem, etc.) head-on; directly; outright; (lit.) from the front
at a disadvantage; in an unfavourable position; having poor prospects; standing little chance
splendid; magnificent; utter (esp. defeat); total; (arch.) something worth seeing; (arch.) sight
called; named; as many as; as much as; all ...; every single ...
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
the problem (at issue); the point at issue; problematic issue; problem
thin; slender; fine; unlucky
to stand up; to put up; to thrust into; to bury into; to make (a noise); to start (a rumour); to make
one-eyed; first (in a series); initial
to feel around for; to fumble for; to investigate; to probe into; to explore (parts unknown); to enjoy (natural beauty)
process; course; mechanism
way (of doing); manner; method; means
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
to make a mistake (in); to commit an error (e.g. in calculation); to confuse; to mistake something for something else
slander; bad-mouthing; abuse; insult; speaking ill (of)
spreading around (news, rumor, etc.); making widely known; making public; publicizing; proclaiming
counter; service counter (e.g. at a bank); counter (at a bar, cafe, etc.); automatically responding with an upload slot to someone who allows you to download (e.g. in P2P systems)
to be careful; to pay attention; to take care
sharp drop; plunge; nosedive; slump; (value or amount) plummeting
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
taking something into consideration; making allowances; discounting
to bear; to carry on one's back; to take responsibility for; to accept a duty; to receive (wound); to incur (damage)
to give someone a surprise; to catch off guard and fluster; to frustrate (e.g. someone's plans); to give someone a blow; to scare the hell out of
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
another; one more; not quite; not very good; lacking
achievement; attainment; accomplishment; realization
empty; void; vain; fruitless; lifeless
pair; the two; both persons; both things