noise (usu. unpleasant); interference (e.g. radio); static; gossip; irresponsible criticism
pressure; pressure (e.g. political); arm-twisting
to turn; to shift; to switch; to change; to alter
thickness; profundity; depth; thickness; strong and tight group or wall of stones
skillful; adroit; craft; craftsmanship; plot; scheme
to knock down; to tear down; to crush (e.g. enemy); to throw into confusion; to refute; to pick apart
to lend an ear; to hearken; to give an ear to; to listen carefully
one's habitual practice; usual measure; old trick
deadlock; standstill; stalemate; impasse; standoff
to split; to tear; to burst; to be separated; to be divided
source; origin; provenance; birthplace
right arm; right-hand man; right hand; right-handed pitcher
striking a deal; coming to an agreement; making noodles by hand; making handmade noodles; manual input (on a computer, etc.); entering (text) by hand
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
clanging; empty; deserted
linear; rectilinear; straight-line; straightforward; simple
mere shadow of one's former self; having no trace left (of former glories, talent, looks, etc.); unrecognizable (as the person one used to be); unrecognisable
desperation; self-abandonment
hospitalization; hospitalisation
loser; defeated person; the defeated
to feel chilly; to be afraid; to be frightened; to be nervous
trivial; not amounting to much
to have a showdown; to settle (e.g. a dispute)
spoiled fun; loss of interest; damper (e.g. on the party); wet blanket; turn-off
to win and advance to the next round
to a surprising degree; to a remarkable extent; surprisingly; astonishingly; amazingly; alarmingly
notable; important; chief; valuable; conspicuous; outstanding
carnivore; carnivorous animal
to pretend not to see; to turn one's back on
to ask for too much; to expect too much
to stare in wonder; to be amazed
food, clothing and shelter; necessities of life
one's share; one's portion
repayment; refund; payback
to close up; to shut up (e.g. behind doors); to cut off (e.g. because a deadline has expired); to close off (e.g. subscription list)
existing (at the present moment); alright; acceptable; to be (usu. of inanimate objects); to have
show; display; pretensions; pose; posture
private; foot soldier; infantryman; underling; low level worker; minor player
appointing someone to a position of trust; entrusting someone with an important position; making much of
complete victory; total victory
tournament; knockout tournament (esp. single-elimination); elimination tournament
to advance to the next stage (e.g. in a tournament)
division into groups; separation into classes (e.g. of schoolchildren according to ability)