to surround; to encircle; to enclose
to tame (e.g. animal); to domesticate
striking (at something) and missing; swing and a miss; vain attempt
unthinkable; unimaginable; terrible; awful; (arch.) very
shame; embarrassment; disgrace
in accordance with plans; just as planned
non-stop talking; speaking indiscreetly; chattering; thin; flimsy
extra; more; unnecessary; needless; all the more; even more
contortion; distortion; warp; kink (in one's character); twist
to open wide; to reveal hidden contents
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
to step forward; to step forth; to advance; to start; to embark on; to set forth on
end; tip; extremities; terminal
brethren; brothers; fellow countrymen; fellowman; compatriot
treachery; betrayal; perfidy
victory; triumph; conquest; success; win
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
to cut up; to cleave; to spare (time, money, etc.); to use part of something; (arch.) to have a tattoo in the corner of one's eye
favorite (to win); favourite; likely winner; one's heart's desire; first choice
incomprehensible; nonsensical; puzzling; I don't get it; I'm confused; I'm lost
leader; reader; reading book; reader (i.e. someone who reads); microreader; dotted line (in printing)
not knowing when to give up; being a bad loser
to work (someone) hard; to push (someone) around
to fully understand and agree; to be convinced; to be fully satisfied (with an explanation)
prompt; immediate; in real time
paying for one's mistakes; getting one's just deserts; suffering the consequences (of one's own actions); reap what you sow
bet; wager; stake; gamble
to throw down; to bring down; to kill; to defeat; to overthrow; to trip up
any; anything; whatever; I am told; I hear; I understand
to give; to do (something) for
laughing at an inappropriate time; not being able to hold back one's laughter; scornful laughter; snicker; snigger
before one's very eyes; under one's nose; imminence; close at hand
predominance; superiority; ascendancy; advantage; supremacy
battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict
to lift up; to hold up; to give; to offer; to devote; to sacrifice
loyalty; sincerity; allegiance; fidelity; integrity
in good condition; in fine shape; glib; slick; harmonious; melodious
good humour (humor); good mood
(mental) attitude; way of thinking; attention; care; prudence; intention