participation in a war; going to war; taking part in a competition or contest
fixed content; settled matter; done deal
intimidation; threat; bluster
force (bulldoze) one's way through
reins; bridle; control; the reins (on)
toppling sideways; turning sideways; falling over sideways; barrel roll
to happen to ride together; to share a vehicle; to (operate a) carpool
desperation; struggle to the death
pending question; unresolved problem
to accumulate merit; to make merit
the other world; the next world; the world beyond; world after death
to shake; to waver; to tremble
the trouble is that ...; the problem is that ...; unfortunately; annoyingly
equal division (of profits, prize money, etc.); equal split
strategy meeting; council of war
to elevate; to raise; to lift up; to flatter; to extol; to praise to the sky
to turn over; to turn (pages); to leaf through (a book, etc.); to tear off; to strip off; to take off
screw; key (of a clock, watch, etc.); spring
to fall off; to tumble down
to be closed; to be blocked; to be clogged; to be plugged up; to be occupied; to be taken (e.g. accommodation)
to come to nothing; to be spoiled; to be spoilt
to fold one's arms; to stand and watch (without interfering); to stand idly by; to lie in wait; to be ready and waiting
fine jewel; article of excellent quality; beautiful woman; beauty
lukewarm; tepid; half-hearted; vague; lenient; mild
violence; vehemence; fury; fervour; fervor; severity
exposure; laying bare; exposure; (media) exposure; appearance (on TV, in magazines, etc.)
around the neck; neck size (measurement)
hot taste; sharp taste; pungent taste; salty taste
upper; upward; outer; surface; top
to blow (on); to breathe (on); to pick (a fight); to provoke; to exaggerate; to ask (an unreasonable price)
claim; demand; charge; application; request; billing (for a service)
super technology; technology beyond our current capabilities, mainly in science fiction
safety confirmation; confirming (something) is safe
refined; genteel; graceful; decent
to withdraw from (a deal); to wash one's hands of; to lead by the hand
travelling alone; solitary journey