taking a quantity (of time, people, etc.); similar to ...; dependent on ...; reliant on ...; while ...; when ...
in turns; in series; in number order; by rotation
close contest; close match; close game; close combat
calm and collected; with composure; having enough and to spare
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
matchless; peerless; unequaled; unequalled; unparalleled; unrivaled
master of martial arts; practitioner of martial arts
splendid; praiseworthy; admirable; well done!; bravo!
to be talked about; to get a name for oneself; to get publicity
it's probably so; it stands to reason
to chuckle to oneself; to gloat (over)
boy; juvenile; young boy; youth; lad
nail (e.g. fingernail, toenail); claw; plectrum; pick; hook; clasp
response (felt in the hands); resistance; reaction; response; effect
munitions; military stores
plunder; spoils; booty; loot
carrying in (esp. heavy objects, artwork, furniture); bringing in; taking in
spoils of war; booty; war trophy; something one managed to obtain or buy (at a bargain sale, merchandise stall, etc.); purchases; prizes (at an arcade, etc.)
camp (supporters of a doctrine, party, etc.); faction (of a party); military camp; encampment; cantonment
rough; crude; sloppy; miscellaneous
empty; meaningless; worthless
front; frontage; facade; main
to attach; to join; to furnish (a house with); to wear; to put on; to keep a diary; to make an entry
heart; mind; bottom of one's heart; core (of one's character); centre; center; heart (organ)
aim; object; expectations; prospects; something that can be relied upon; snack served with alcoholic drink; pad
one's own handwriting; autograph
to take out; to produce; to pick out; to fetch; to retrieve
look; glance; sight; summary; list; table
crafty; vicious; unscrupulous; sharp
considerable; great; important; significant; a big deal
avid desire; craving; thirst; watering at the mouth; drooling
bait; decoy; lure; easy prey; easy victim; sucker
to obey respectfully; to humble oneself; to sit straight (upright, respectfully, attentively)
relatives; one's family; friends; members of the same organization; followers; henchmen
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
seriousness; earnestness; truth; sanctity
to draw back; to sink; to be set back (e.g. from a road); to withdraw (e.g. from the public eye); to retire to (somewhere)
tune; tone; vein; mood; condition; state of health