the other world; the next world; the world beyond; world after death
elegance; dandyism; sophistication; affectation; showing off; putting on an air
life or death struggle; mortal combat; struggle to the death
by myself; in person; by oneself
sword (esp. a large, double-edged one); blade; bayonet; swordsmanship; stinger; ovipositor
to lose; to be defeated; to succumb; to give in; to be inferior to; to break out in a rash due to (e.g. lacquer, shaving, etc.)
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
combat; battle; action; active service; actual fighting
stage; step; level; rank; order; stairs
examination; exam; test; trial; experiment; test
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
riddle; puzzle; enigma; enigmatic; mysterious
to be able (to); to be possible (to)
to win through (e.g. to the next round); to win game after game; to achieve a final victory; to fight to the end and win; to come out on top
fierce (fight, competition, etc.); severe; hot; hard; bitter; keen
elite; best; pick; cream of the crop
to lose focus; to let one's mind wander; to relax one's attention
wherein; therein; thereinto
to forget; to leave carelessly; to be forgetful of; to forget about; to forget (an article)
mission; errand; task; duty; obligation
to be elated; to be excited; to be caught up in the moment; to be carried away; to get cocky
to overlook (a mistake, fault, etc.); to tolerate; to let pass; to give someone a break; to let someone off lightly; to be lenient
today; this day; these days; recently; nowadays
being out of time; passing the deadline; time-out
year; counter for years (e.g. of an era), grades (e.g. school); period of an apprentice's contract (usu. ten years)
(what) the heck; (why) in the world; one object; one body; one form; one style
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
nasal discharge; nasal mucus; snot; booger; bogey
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
shadow; silhouette; reflection; image; ominous sign; light (stars, moon)
noisy; loud; annoying; troublesome; fussy; finicky
trickling (of water); flickering (of fire); darting about (e.g. a small animal); scampering about
difficult; tough; formidable; redoubtable; stubborn
on the way; en route; in the middle of; midway; halfway
to go through; to suffer; to experience (something unpleasant)
Mt.; Mount; (fig.) Mt.; (fig.) Mount
strict observance; rigid adherence; scrupulous compliance
time; hour; period; class
should (be); bound (to be); nock (of a bow); nock (of an arrow); nock-shaped grip (between thumb and forefinger); wooden frame on the tip of the mast of a Japanese ship that prevents the hawser from falling out
another (person); the other person; one more (person)