one of two (possibilities, alternatives, etc.)
return match (esp. boxing); rematch
hitting the ball squarely
self-contradiction; paradox; antinomy
wild; in disarray; harum-scarum; hysteric
interruption; interference; butting in
quitting while one is ahead
forget it; forget what I just said; scratch that; check that
sharp; harsh; stinging; thorny; snappy
to draw back; to leave (the area)
nap; short sleep; first sleep of silkworms
superior; special class; higher than A class; extraordinary
malignant (cancer); virulent; pernicious (anemia, anaemia)
to have much trouble; to have a hard time; to not know how to handle
belligerence; fighting spirit
return (to); revolution; recurrence; regression
rightly or wrongly; by all possible means
level ground; horizon; field of view
and they all lived happily ever after; having a happy ending; ending without incident
comprehension; understanding; enlightenment; spiritual awakening; satori
tool; means; ingredients (added to soup, rice, etc.); counter for sets of armor, utensils, furniture, etc.
home town; birthplace; native place; (arch.) ruins; (arch.) historic remains
fighting with real swords; game played in real earnest
sense of helplessness; feeling of powerlessness
barrier; obstacle; difficulty; hurdle; deadlock
to fire a gun; to let off a gun; to loose off a shell
overwhelming victory; crushing victory; sweeping victory; landslide victory
certificate; certified document; (the) thumbs up; seal of approval; paper with signature of the shogun or lord
human realm; world of humans; terrestrial world
to mix with; to be mixed; to be mingled
an order of magnitude higher; off by a digit; in a different league; unbelievable; incomparable; unimaginable
to have no chance (of succeeding)
mere consolation; temporary peace of mind
branch; bough; limb; twig; sprig; spray
(arch.) bracelet (made of stringed jewels or bells and worn at the elbow); bracer (for the elbow of an archer)