moving first; person with the first move; forestalling; (seizing the) initiative; sente; move that forces a response from the opponent, allowing the player to retain the initiative
to go round and cut in; to take a roundabout path
hair (on the head); (a) hair
to slash back; to strike back; to counterattack; to retort; to quickly turn the steering wheel in the opposite direction; to cut the wheel
eye measurement; measure with eye
dream within a dream; (beyond) one's wildest dreams; entirely unrealizable dream; pie in the sky
equal match; good match; fair match; equal in ability; being a worthy rival
pause; interval; distance; range; suitable time; appropriate opportunity
to bring forward (e.g. by 3 hours); to advance; to hasten (e.g. one's death); to quicken (e.g. one's step); to speed up; to accelerate
to take the lead (in doing); to take the initiative; to be the leader
deep red; crimson; rouge; lipstick
origin; source; beginning; starting point
thanks; gratitude; manners; etiquette; bow; reward
begging; pestering; pleading; coaxing
to have something on someone; to catch someone out; to trip someone up; to find someone's fault; to get evidence on someone; to get a lead on someone
to be entwined; to be involved
pomade; balm; perfumed oil
unfortunately; sorry, but ...
things on hand; things in stock; money on hand; money in one's wallet; on hand; in stock
taking a long time; slowness; sluggishness; lack of firmness; looseness; slovenliness
to write in more information; to add (a paragraph, more lines, etc.); to tack on
on the desk; theoretical; academic; armchair (e.g. plan)
exposure by washing away; washing out; exposed aggregate (finish); exposed aggregate concrete; revealing the grain of cedar boards by washing and scrubbing; finding out (after an extensive search or investigation)
to take great care (in doing); to pay attention; to be careful
and then; and so; and; so then
fox with supernatural powers
wild fox; mythical fox capable of possessing people
patient; unhurried; leisurely
secret trick; hidden method; trick of the trade; cheat (in a video game)
unintentionally; unconsciously; by mistake; heedlessly; against one's better judgement (judgment)