supremacy (over a nation); hegemony; domination; championship; victory
to compete; to contend; to vie; to contest
to compile; to bring together; to weave; to put together; to bring to a conclusion; to wrap up
commerce; trade; business
propulsion; drive; promotion (of a policy, project, movement, etc.); furtherance; advancement
specialization; specialisation
the way in which something came about; origin; structure; organization; the way something is constructed
large hole; big deficit; heavy losses; long-shot win (in horse racing, etc.); big winnings (on a long shot)
waterfall; cataract; cascade
(being) within range (radio, commuting, etc.); (being) within the sphere (e.g. of influence)
convenient; useful; finding useful; coming in handy; (priceless) treasure
near; nearby; not far off
to lead; to spearhead (a group); to command (troops)
head; chief; merit; strong point; superiority; major
achievement; performance; results; work; contribution
to participate in (as a member); to get involved in
secret feud; wordless pantomime performed in the dark (in kabuki)
superiors; big shots; higher-ups; VIPs; dignitaries
bargaining; haggling; tactics; strategy
to twist; to turn; to writhe (e.g. in pain); to twist around; to turn in one's seat
fishing; angling; change (for a purchase); clickbaiting; trolling; writing deliberately inflammatory posts online
to be unreasonable; to whine; to throw a tantrum
fish pond (artificially stocked); fishing pond
hand-to-hand fighting; grappling; scuffling
to creak; to squeak; to grate; to grind; to rasp
to be outdone (by); to be in inferior (to); to compare unfavorably (with); to be behind
to be enthusiastic about; to be eager; to be keen
(powers of) concentration; ability to concentrate
to hurt; to injure; to harm; to damage; to worry; to bother
to strain (one's stomach); to bear down (during childbirth); to push down
oxidized silver; oxidised silver; something restrained but impressive (e.g. performance); something quiet but superb; something masterfully controlled
state of the war; war situation
young man; young woman; young people; youth; youngsters
to strengthen; to emphasize; to emphasise
careful selection; careful screening; hand-picking