predecessor; pioneer; ancestor
great; grand; magnificent; outstanding; mighty
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
from the best to the worst; from top to bottom; of every kind; all sorts
mob; the masses; rabble; all things in nature; the whole creation
together with; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
remarkable ability; mastery; brilliant technique; go-getter; resourceful person; wizard
science; to think about scientifically; to think in terms of science
new; novel; fresh; recent; latest; up-to-date
hurdle; hurdle race; hurdles; hurdle; obstacle
type; pattern; model; epitome; exemplar; archetype
karma; result of one's karma; fate; uncontrollable temper
being rampant; being widespread; being prevalent; walking sideways; staggering; striding
one blow; one hit; one stroke; summiting on the first attempt (oft. without prior knowledge about the route; in climbing); on-sight; flashing
to pulverize; to break into pieces; to beat to a pulp; to defeat completely; to crush
still; yet; more; still more; furthermore; in addition
after all; in the end; anyway; (cannot) possibly; (not) at all; (not) by any means
outsider; layman; amateur
in truth; in actuality; at heart; the truth; the real story
comparatively; relatively
violent shock; agitation; turbulence; turmoil; upheaval; excitement
to leave (to someone, esp. after one's death); to bequeath
principle; theory; fundamental truth
to (suddenly) get into a specific mood; (lit.) to get switched on
consent; agreement; acceptance; understanding; satisfaction (e.g. with an explanation); being convinced
for a short while; for a brief period; soon; in a short while
to pause; to have a short intermission
highest score; highest number of points; top grade; peak altitude; highest point
pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person
devotion; attachment; obsession; infatuation; (romantic) obsession
to stare fixedly at; to fix one's gaze on; to make sure of; to set one's eyes on (e.g. the future); to focus on
terrible; dreadful; amazing (e.g. of strength); great (e.g. of skills); to a great extent; vast (in numbers)
to be crazy; to be mad; to have a screw loose
what; what sort of thing; everything; anything; what (on earth)?; what's the meaning of this ...?
the eyes; expression of the eyes; area around the eyes
to wipe; to mop up; to get rid of (an impression, feeling, blemish, etc.); to dispel (e.g. shame); to erase
(verbal) abuse; speaking ill of people; bad-mouthing; name-calling; slander; abusive language
all; altogether; entirely; exactly alike (e.g. in appearance); spitting image of; identical
joint ownership; co-ownership; sharing (e.g. a viewpoint); sharing (files, devices on a network, posts on social media, etc.)
dishonor; dishonour; disgrace; shame
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
departure; leaving; setting off
moving forward (e.g. of a vehicle); onward movement; progress (of work, activities, etc.); advance; progression (of a disease, global warming, etc.); progression (e.g. chord progression)