to finish; to end; to close
joint struggle; common (united) front
amount of force (required to do something); (using the) right amount of force; appropriate use of force
to be placed on; to be set on; to be piled on; to appear (in print); to be mentioned; to be recorded
incorrect; wrong; incorrect interpretation (answer, solution)
electricity; (electric) light
wait-and-see (situation, stance, etc.); waiting to see (how things play out); watching developments (before acting)
to clamour; to crowd; to jostle
victory goes to the one who makes the first move; being quick to take action leads to victory; the early bird gets the worm
with a single blow; with one stroke
device; contrivance; trick; trap; (small) scale; half finished; commencement
temple; shrine; hall; company; (arch.) front room
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
big-shot; influential person; happy face; smiling face; sympathetic attitude; getting along with
to overcome (opposition); to push past; to force one's way; to press and cut
narrow; thin (sized); slender
place hidden from view; cover; shelter; hiding place
negligence; neglect; carelessness; procrastination
rail (track); (curtain) rail; track (for a sliding door); groundwork; spadework
waves that remain after the wind has subsided; after-effect; aftermath
lightly; easily; carelessly
stepping stones; stone skipping; ducks and drakes
palm; open hand; playing on equal terms; lack of handicap
to make do errands; to set to scutwork
to cuddle; to comfort; to rock; to soothe; to dandle; to humor
intent to kill; intent to murder; urge to kill; murderous impulse
not funny; not a laughing matter; not a joke
strongly hoping or requesting (of something that is difficult to be brought to fruition)
surely; certainly; no doubt; indeed
sense of isolation; (feelings of) loneliness
even if ...; even supposing that ...
plan; scheme; plot; design; project; intention
shallow; superficial; thoughtless; short-sighted; foolish; silly
whistling (wind); blowing; fluttering (in the wind); waving; staggering; tottering
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
trusting too much; overestimating ability
to trip someone up; to pull the carpet from under
(common) soldier; rank and file; army; troops; warfare; strategy
win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins
to be too numerous; to be too much