sample; example; specimen; display model (e.g. plastic food models used by restaurants)
abstract or impracticable theory
power; authority; jurisdiction
contents of a document (esp. of a letter)
to gain an advantage; to enjoy an advantage; to turn the tables (on)
to contemplate; to ponder; to think long about; to turn over in one's mind
programme; program; plans; arrangements
term; period; time frame; time limit; deadline; cutoff (date)
life and death; life or death; samsara (cycle of death and rebirth); death
black and white; monochrome; good and evil; right and wrong; guilt and innocence
hold; catch; connection; relationship; unease; discomfort
to disappear into; to be lost in; to do something under the cover of (confusion, etc.); to be almost indistinguishable; to be confusingly similar; to be diverted from (negative emotions, etc.)
unanimous agreement; unanimity
in the end; after all is said and done
great achievement; glorious deed; (gaining) fame; (earning) distinction
putting one's life on the line; staking one's life (on); risking one's life; life and death situation
stormy and full of drama; full of ups and downs; with many vicissitudes
by a hair's breadth; in the nick of time; touch and go; close call; critical moment
completely unknown; unexpected; having no clue about
professional killer; hit man
scary; frightening; eerie; dreadful
biography of a brave fighter; heroic saga; chivalric romance; tale of one's heroism; episode of bravery; acts of violence
reaching a stopping place; settling down (before the next stage); getting to a point where one can rest; one paragraph
doing (with resolve); carrying out (e.g. a plan)
shortish; rather short; somewhat short
familiarity; intimacy; acquaintance
escape; flight; breakout; fleeing; desertion
one's mind; one's inner feelings; (a decision hinging on) how someone feels about it
belonging to (a group, organization, etc.); affiliation (with); being attached to; being under the control of; serving (in the military, congress, etc.)
to lose one's energy; to be cowardly
to turn; to rotate; to go around; to circle; to make the rounds (of); to go around (several places); to go by way of
to shut one's mouth; to hold one's tongue; to keep silent
impertinent; saucy; cheeky; impudent; audacious; cocky
fair; impartial; just; fairness; impartiality; justice
mad (with grief, love, etc.); crazy; out of one's mind; on the verge of insanity
(very) quick; rapid; swift; speedy; prompt; expeditious
boarding (a train, bus, etc.); getting into (e.g. a taxi)
cooperation; coordination; collaboration; integration; linking
to be frank with you; to tell you the truth; I'm going to lay my cards on the table