to answer; to fire back; to retort; to redo; to do over; to try again
hard fight; close game; struggle; tight contest
to force; to compel; to coerce; to press; to impose
beacon; skyrocket; signal fire; starting shot; starting signal
to go on the defensive; to play it safe
to stop (moving); to come to a stop; to stop (doing, working, being supplied); to come to a halt; to alight; to perch on
to cut off; to cut up; to tear to pieces
direct; immediate; personal; firsthand
starting field which contains the November and/or December 20-point card
carapace; shell; 1st in rank; grade A; instep; back of hand
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext
all-purpose; utility; universal; all-powerful; almighty; omnipotent
god (esp. the Christian God)
false impression; deceptive appearance; mere show
have to (verb); must (verb); is indispensable; absolutely necessary
rush; rush hour; rush print (in films, anime, etc.); lighter aboard ship; LASH
because ...; for ...; the reason being ...; as for ...; when it comes to ...; regarding ...
conceit; hubris; vanity; presumption
extreme; excessive; terrible; intense; severe; serious
to boast; to brag; to exaggerate
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
declaration; proclamation; announcement
to curse; to put a curse on; to detest intensely
boo! (sound used to scare someone); ugh (dissatisfaction, aggravation); ulp (consternation)
to perform the last rites over the deceased; to give someone their final notice (e.g. when firing them); to give someone the final word
(computer) monitor; consumer who comments on products, television programs, etc. (programmes); program or utility that monitors a program or activity
immediately; right away; at once; easily; readily
activity (esp. energetic); great efforts; conspicuous service; to flourish; to participate actively; to play an active role
results; record; grades; marks
win; victory; beautiful scenery; scenic spot; counter for wins
to have more wins than losses; to lead someone (by no. of matches); to take the lead over an opponent (in points)
after that; afterwards; thereafter
somewhere; anywhere; in some respects
safety; security; safely; without incident; good health; inaction
complete defeat; utter defeat; annihilation; to be completely defeated; to be beaten hollow
degree of difficulty; difficulty level
while; even though; despite
to throw; to fling; to hurl; to neglect; to abandon; to leave alone
to quiet; to calm down; to compose oneself; to settle down
to polish; to shine; to brush (e.g. teeth); to refine (e.g. a skill); to improve; to cultivate