war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
pivot; vital point; cornerstone; Japanese photinia
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
to cause a loss; to make a hole (in)
hearty; tremendous; magnificent; glorious; splendid; heroic
to get used to; to get familiar with; to get skillful (in doing); to become proficient
base (of operations); site; location; center; foothold; stronghold
to be befuddled (with drink); to be intoxicated; to be infatuated; to be entranced; to be carried away
circumstances; sequence of events; how things got this way; details; particulars
darkish; dusky; dark; murky
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; presence; appeal
to push down; to knock down
god of death; death deity; Death; Grim Reaper
anyone; any person; whoever
looking over someone's shoulder
to throw; to hurl; to give up; to abandon; to cast (a glance, shadow, doubt, etc.)
to be preeminent; to be outstanding
skillful; skilful; adroit; clever; shrewd; ingenious
number one; first; best; most; game; round
rolling over; turning over; turning around (the other way); reversal (of direction, course, etc.); producing a positive from a negative; producing a negative from a positive
sharp turn; tight turn; steep turn
to win fame; to become widely known; to make a name for oneself
to impose (a tax, fine, etc.); to levy; to assign (a task, duty, etc.); to give; to set
to get; to secure; to learn; to master; to complete
in order; sequential; seriatim
unexpected; unforeseen; inconceivable
direction; district; area; field (e.g. of study); sphere; quarter
to break through; to penetrate; to pierce
to tame (an animal); to domesticate
acutely (feel); keenly; severely; tightly; hard
to consult with; to discuss; to confer; to deliberate
to hold in one's mouth; to bring with; to take along
with a slamming noise (e.g. door, telephone receiver); with a banging noise; with a clash; with a clank; with a bang