prospects of victory; chances of success
choices; alternatives; options
watchful waiting; careful supervision
quick; prompt; without delay; simple; easy; effortless
strife; riot; (media) uproar; brouhaha; feud; tussle
to end one's life; to commit suicide; to end a life; to kill
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
to wake up; to sober up; to come to one's senses; to become enlightened
idea; plan; fancy; impulse; thought; whim
barrier; protective wall; obstacle; hindrance; imaginary shield that gives one invincibility or immunity
the same; the said; likewise
pole; climax; extreme; extremity
indicates supposition; if ... then; when; (typically after someone's name) indicates exasperation
handsome man; man's looks; good looks; manliness
ominous; sinister; unlucky; inauspicious
pursuer; pursuing party; posse
guidance; showing the way; guide; guidepost; signpost; waymark
working one's employees hard; being a slave-driver
comparatively; relatively; unexpectedly; unusually; considering; for one's ...
tail (animal); tail end; tip
(not) particularly; (not) especially; (not) specially; separately; apart; additionally
debt; loan; liabilities; borrowing money
indefinite; hazy; vague; unsettled; undecided
nightlife districts; drinking districts
from the place (where); from the fact that ...; caused by the fact that ...; because
deep inside; innermost place
waves that remain after the wind has subsided; after-effect; aftermath
increasing the number of staff; hiring more people
violent shock; agitation; turbulence; turmoil; upheaval; excitement
optimism; taking an optimistic view
respect; esteem; reverence; honour; honor
mystery; something inexplicable; unfathomable (of a Buddha's abilities); 10^64 (or 10^80)
to run away; to escape safely
feeling refreshed; feeling relieved; neat; tidy; frank; open-hearted; completely