to hang over; to cover; to fall upon someone (responsibility, burden, pressure, etc.)
to bite and tear; to bite a hole in
locational advantage; advantageous position
offense and defense; offence and defence
to let pass; to allow through; to transmit (e.g. light, sound, etc.); to conduct (electricity); to stick through (e.g. a hole); to force through (e.g. an opening); to connect (e.g. two places)
to keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent; to check; to hinder; to obstruct
calm; composed; cool; quiet
to brush away; to sweep aside; to repel (e.g. enemy); to drive away; to rout
course; route; course (of study); program; lane (in running, swimming, etc.); course (of action); policy
passing through (of a tunnel, bullet, etc.); going (right) through; penetrating; (arch.) being well versed (in)
to defend against; to protect against; to prevent; to avert; to avoid
to step aside; to move (out of the way); to make way; to resign; to retire; to quit
ability; capacity; capability; physical strength
preeminence; excellence; superiority; transcendence
in succession; one by one
wonderful; astounding; marvellous
delicate; minute; fine; detailed; subtle
cooperation; coordination; collaboration; integration; linking
to shift; to move; to slide; to move (an appointment, meeting, etc.); to bring forward; to put back
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
to corner; to drive to the wall; to run down; to track down; to chase after
close to the wall; alongside the wall
posture; position; stance
to collapse; to crumble; to get out of shape; to lose one's shape; to break down; to be thrown into disarray; to crash (stock market)
to finish off; to ensure (something) is dead; to put an end to; to deliver the final blow; to be the best for A
to swallow; to gulp down; to understand; to grasp; to engulf; to swallow up
colourful; colorful; multicoloured; various; varied; variegated
to bring down (an animal, opponent, etc.); to kill; to shoot dead; to shoot down
finishing blow; coup de grâce
to manufacture; to produce; to raise (crops); to invent; to dream up; to create
left arm; left-handed (baseball pitcher)
dangerous weapon; lethal weapon; deadly weapon; murder weapon
to ward off; to brush away; to fling off; to drive away
to break (into pieces); to be broken; to collapse; to crumble; to become less formal; to throw off reserve
orbit; trajectory; (railroad) track; (right) track; proper course
to turn away (one's eyes, face, etc.); to avert; to displease; to annoy; to miss (the target, ball, etc.)
side; edge; beside; while (doing); in addition to; at the same time