listen!; you see; mind you; remember
(not) at all; (not) in the slightest; wholly; entirely; extremely; very
indicates word or phrase being defined; used for quoting (thoughts, speech, etc.); with; (not) as much as; (not) so much as; the fact that
et cetera; etc.; and the like; and so forth
such things as ...; and ... and; the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; be; is; o
(not) anything; (nothing) at all; and everything else; and all; (not) at all; (not) in the least
endurance; patience; perseverance; self-control; self-restraint
quickly; at once; right away; hurriedly
various; all sorts of; variety of; (arch.) various colors (colours)
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
victory or defeat; match; contest; game
true character; true form; true colors (colours); consciousness; one's senses
infiltration; sneaking in; going undercover
ambassador plenipotentiary
king; ruler; tycoon; magnate; king (of the senior player)
abruptly; suddenly; all of a sudden; without warning
to come along; to come around; to turn up; to arrive at the present; to get where one is; to have been doing something (for a period of time)
vigilance; caution; alertness; precaution; being on guard
measure; step; countermeasure; counterplan; countermove; strategy
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
inspection (e.g. customs, factory); examination; scan (e.g. MRI, PET, etc.)
castle (in place names); castle; fortress
arm; skill; efforts; ability
to pierce; to stab; to sting; to bite; to sew; to stitch; to pole (a boat)
to be solved; to be resolved; to loosen; to come untied; to be removed (of restrictions); to be lifted (e.g. a ban)
right arm; right-hand man; right hand; right-handed pitcher
to pluck off (esp. by twisting); to pick; to break off; to wrest (away from); to wrench free; to snatch (away)
perfectly; right on the mark; spot on; enough; sufficiently; thoroughly
stop talking nonsense; don't be ridiculous; give me a break
to doubt; to think (something is) doubtful; to wonder; to be suspicious
place; room; margin; scope
foundation; base; basis; from the beginning; from the outset; by nature
unreasonable; unnatural; impossible; forcible; forced; excessive (work, etc.); immoderate
hey!; wait a minute!; whoa!; boohoo; waaaa
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to look down on (someone); to make fun of
thorough; exhaustive; complete
merit system (as opposed to seniority); meritocracy; ability-ism
to speak (of something); to be effective; to be powerful; to mean everything
(social) standing; status; identity; birth; one's circumstances; one's means
unrelated; irrelevant; unconcerned; unconnected
to put; to place; to leave (behind); to establish (an organization, a facility, a position, etc.); to set up; to appoint (someone to a certain position); to hire
prospects of victory; chances of success
(so marvelous or horrible that it may be) the first and probably the last
transcendence; excellence; superiority
surging waves; raging billows; turbulent; tempestuous; tumultuous
achievement; meritorious deed; distinguished service; contribution