superior (in rank); top; higher order (e.g. byte); host computer (of connected device)
to draw (a bow) to the limit; to pull tight; to squeeze tight; to strain (voice)
to wake (someone) up (by calling for them); to awaken; to call (to mind); to bring back (memories); to evoke
going straight on; going straight ahead
to keep someone from doing; to stop; to prevent; to check; to hinder; to obstruct
to cause a loss; to make a hole (in)
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
for a moment; for a minute; for a while; for some time; for the time being; for now
in itself; the thing itself; this itself; for its own sake; per se
prey; catch; kill; spoils; trophy; loot
return; reversion; comeback; carriage return
to go round and cut in; to take a roundabout path
original; unique; distinctive; independent; one's own; personal
means; way; method; measure
to enlist as a supporter; to win over to one's side; to gain as one's ally
to let go of; to release; to part with (e.g. a possession); to relinquish; to send away (e.g. one's child); to let go
edge (of a knife or sword); blade; prong (of an electrical plug)
to bite into (e.g. rope into skin); to cut into; to eat into; to encroach; to be wedged (i.e. underwear pulled from the back, driving it between the buttocks)
pitiful; pathetic; painful (to look at)
tenacity; persistence; obsession; implacability
to bite (at); to snap at; to snap at (someone); to flare up at; to jump down (someone's) throat
snake; serpent; large snake
to hang down (from); to dangle; to be within one's reach; to dangle (before one's eyes); to be completely reliant on; to be entirely dependent on
hanging in midair; suspended in midair; midair stunt; aerial stunt
to help (someone) out of trouble; to rescue; to save
one mind; wholeheartedness; one's whole heart
clear as day; plain as day; patently obvious; (lit.) clearer than watching a fire
to incline; to lean; to devote oneself to; to concentrate on; to ruin; to squander
to measure; to weigh; to survey; to conjecture; to infer; to surmise
(staring) piercingly; (looking) hard
strict; close; precise; scrupulous
shout (of encouragement, etc.); yell (used to time or encourage activity, e.g. "Heave ho!")
separation; partition; detachment; segregation; isolation
to cut off (from); to separate; to detach; to sever; to uncouple
to bite at; to snap at; to jump at (e.g. an offer); to snap at; to hold on to; to cling to
unmatched (unparalleled) accuracy
to shake off; to throw off
catch; catching; catch; shop tout; puller-in; catching (in swimming and boating); catching the water
unpleasant; disgusting; loathsome; shameful; scandalous
one's hand; name tag; nameplate; wallet-sized (photo)
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
wisdom; wit; sagacity; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)
plan to overcome an obstacle or break out of a deadlock; breakthrough solution
incomparable; cannot compare (with); beyond comparison; in another league