nevertheless; at any rate; even so; all things considered; be that as it may
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
what; how many; many; a lot of; several; a few
indicates uncertainty or second hand nature of information quoted
that kind; competition; match
disorderly crowd; mob; rabble
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
to use up; to exhaust; to devote oneself (to); to do one's utmost (for); to do to exhaustion; to do completely
cruelty; coldheartedness; relentless; ruthless
persistent; obstinate; tenacious; relentless; insistent; importunate
style; manner; way; after (period of time) again (e.g. meeting again after a year); for the first time in (period of time)
to change; to be transformed; to move to; to be different; to be uncommon
in good health; alive and well; going strong
to take away; to carry off
absolutely; unconditionally; never (with neg. verb)
definitely; absolutely; absolute; unconditional; absoluteness
barrier; protective wall; obstacle; hindrance; imaginary shield that gives one invincibility or immunity
compulsion; coercion; forcing (to do); enforcement
cancellation; rescinding; release; calling off; lifting (sanctions); delisting
to use (a thing, method, etc.); to make use of; to use (a person, animal, puppet, etc.); to employ; to use (time, money, etc.); to spend
to disdain; to look down on; to make light of; to hold in contempt; to scorn; to despise
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
seeming to be; appearing to be; like; similar to; in order to (e.g. meet goal); so that
to turn over (face down); to lay face down; to point downwards (eyes, head, etc.); to cast down (eyes); to lie (one's body) face down; to lie flat (on the ground)
older sister; elder sister
technique; art; skill; move
to erase; to delete; to turn off (power); to switch off; to extinguish; to put out
to seal (letter); to prevent; to forbid; to block
direction; way; side (of an argument, etc.); one's part; type; category; field (of study, etc.)
possibly; apparently; (seem) likely; somehow or other; with difficulty; barely
oneself (itself, etc.); I; me; you; by oneself (itself, etc.); interjection expressing anger or chagrin
till; to; concerning (an area of expertise); swearing by (one's sword, God, etc.)
to be solved; to be resolved; to loosen; to come untied; to be removed (of restrictions); to be lifted (e.g. a ban)
to finish; to stop; to close (a business, etc.); to close down; to put away; to put back
appearing ...; looking ...; way to ...; method of ...ing; form; style
talent; gift; function; noh (theatre)
originally; primarily; essentially; intrinsically; proper; rightful
very; considerably; by no means; not readily; middle; half-way point
dear; darling; adorable; precious; cute; lovely