to keep step (with); to keep pace (with); to move in lockstep; to align (with another's thoughts or actions)
to pressure; to put pressure (on); to press
maximum; to the maximum degree; to the full
surface; face (i.e. the visible side of an object); front (of a building, etc.); obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin; outside; exterior; appearance
to appear; to come in sight; to become visible; to be expressed (e.g. emotions); to become apparent (e.g. trends, effects)
finally; at last; in the end; after all; never (happened)
collapse; crumbling; breaking down; (radioactive) decay; disintegration
to respond; to satisfy; to accept; to comply with; to apply for
sudden rise (in price); sharp rise; jump; surge
consecutive victories; series of victories
degree of attention; profile
consequently; as a result
loser; defeated person; the defeated
sudden fall; sharp fall; sudden drop; sharp drop
to permit; to allow; to forgive; to pardon; to exempt (someone) from; to remit; to acknowledge
dainty; delicate (e.g. fingers); fine; sensitive; delicate (feelings, sense, etc.); subtle
war; battle; match; game; competition
whistling arrow used to signal the start of battle; start (e.g. of a movement); beginning; dawn
apron of a gun; cover for the touch-hole on a cannon or matchlock
between-season wear; spring and autumn clothing; together; condition; situation; -ish
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to boast of; to be proud of; to take pride in
(living) sacrifice; victim; scapegoat
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
persistent; obstinate; tenacious; relentless; insistent; importunate
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
cowardly; timid; easily frightened
guy; fellow; chap; bastard; asshole; arsehole
scornful laughter; ridicule; derision; sneer
shade; shadow; behind (something); other side; background; behind the scenes
to bear; to stand; to support; to withstand; to be fit for; to be equal to
to have no chance (of succeeding)
sudden rise; steep climb; zoom; trending
to that extent; to that degree; so much; so