half and half; fifty-fifty
to return (something); to restore; to turn over; to turn upside down; to pay back; to retaliate; to respond (with)
to stay within bounds; to not take (something) to extremes; to not get carried away; to not go too far
to become scared; to have an attack of nerves; to have a yellow streak; to chicken out; to run out of courage
Strategic Arms Limitation Talks; SALT; salt
number (in a series); (one's) turn; watch; guard; rank; standing; bout
to negotiate (with someone about); to talk over (something with); to tackle someone (about); to throw on each other; to splash (water) on each other; to pour on each other
match; game; bout; contest
form (as opposed to substance); formality; method; system; format; mode
surrender; submission; capitulation; being defeated (e.g. by a problem); giving up; giving in
to put one's life on the line; to risk one's life; to put everything one has into it
hand-to-hand fighting; grappling; scuffling
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
to open out (of a view, scenery, etc.); to spread out; to improve (of luck, prospects, etc.); to get better; to develop (of a town, civilization, etc.); to become civilized; to be sensible
public square; square; plaza; open space; clearing
pupil; disciple; follower
mallee (var. of eucalyptus)
to be opposite; to face each other
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
no more than; just; only; mere; goes no further than
both hands; both arms; ten
front; frontage; facade; main
to set up (a house, store, etc.); to build; to have at the ready (e.g. a gun); to hold in preparation (e.g. a camera); to adopt a posture; to assume a stance; to put on an air
big frame; large figure; huge body
impressiveness; impact; force; intensity; appeal; strength
to be worried; to be troubled
to balance; to be in harmony; to be in equilibrium; to suit; to go well together; to be a good match
unfavourable comparison; unfavorable comparison
hidden treasure; treasured article
natural posture (esp. in judo); natural stance; natural attitude; relaxed manner; calm manner
brat; kid; urchin; preta; hungry ghost
to lick; to lap; to taste; to experience (esp. a hardship); to look down on (someone); to make fun of
excitement; exasperation; indignation; rage; fury
pair; the two; both persons; both things
start; commencement; beginning; initiation
to cover; to hide; to conceal; to wrap; to disguise
upper tier; upper section; place of honor; place of honour; dais; raised part of floor
to swing downward; to bring down (one's sword, fist, etc.)