being argued into silence; being left speechless
at the very least; at the very most; as a bare minimum; minimum; (very) least; at least some (comfort, etc.)
the best one can do; one's best effort; with all one's might; to the best of one's ability
to be left in the dust (of); to be outdone (by); to be subordinate (to); to play second fiddle (to); to take second billing (to)
to rank next to; to come after
to compete with; to vie for
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
beast (i.e. any animal other than man); person reborn into the animal realm; brute (i.e. a contemptible human being); damn it; damn
way; course; the only way
companion; partner; spouse
solitude; loneliness; isolation
priority; preference; preferential right; right of way
weir; bonds; fetters; ties of obligation
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
to live; to make a living; to get on with
deep affection; dear; beloved
brother-in-law; stepbrother; sworn brother
to bury (e.g. in the ground); to fill up (e.g. audience fills a hall); to cause to be packed; to plug (a gap); to stop (a gap); to make up for (a loss, shortage, etc.); to make amends
madder red; dark red; crimson