simple; easy; uncomplicated; brief; quick; light
readiness; preparedness; resolution; resignation
such; like that; that sort of; very
question; inquiry; enquiry
to throw at; to turn; to raise
reasonably; fairly; hurriedly; in a rush; approximately; about
to some extent; to a certain extent
end; conclusion; last; final; no sooner than; once
there; that situation; that occasion; the spot (i.e. "on the spot"); immediately; then and there
force; vigor; influence; authority; impetus; momentum
charge; rush; dash; assault; attack
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
face; mask; face guard; (in kendo) striking the head; surface (esp. a geometrical surface); page; aspect
valuation; appraisal; evaluation; appreciation; recognition; acknowledgement
worry; concern; anxiety; care; help; aid
that's the way it is; yes; is that so?; is it?
overprotective; excessive care; overprotection; overprotectiveness
oak; orc (fictional race common in fantasy literature); ork
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
stick; club; cudgel; bludgeon
art; technique; means; way; trick; trap
level; standard; level (plane); floor; spirit level; (surveyor's) level
small fish; small fry; (a) nobody; small fry; unimportant person
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
-like; sort of; similar to; resembling
important person; influential figure; big shot; big thing; big one; big game
terrible; dreadful; terrifying; surprising; startling; tremendous
to have a go; to try and do (something); to take a chance with something
combat; battle; action; active service; actual fighting
system; lineage; corollary; system (range of strata that correspond to a particular time period); (taxonomical) series
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to show someone (into a room)
only; just; merely; as much as; to the extent of; enough to
to handle (men); to master (a tool); to manage; to acquire a command of (a language)
time; hour; period; class
to take (a resource, e.g. time or money); to hang; to come into view; to arrive; to come under (a contract, a tax); to start (engines, motors); to attend
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
defense; defence; safeguard; protection
anxiety; uneasiness; worry; apprehension; fear; insecurity
twice; again; second time
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
introduction; bringing in; leading in; installation