old enemy; longtime enemy; arch-enemy; traditional rival; longstanding foe
to launch a surprise attack
to join hands together; to join forces; to collaborate
overthrow; defeat; bringing down; knockdown
to step forward; to take a step forward; to start on a project, etc.; to take the first step with
so far; up to now; hitherto; that's enough (for today); it ends here
wholeheartedly; with heart and soul; intently; with undivided attention; with intense concentration; single-mindedly
as one wishes; the way one wants; to one's satisfaction
still; much more; (not) yet; still a long way to go; still a long way off; not there yet
to pull; to draw; to string (lines); to run (cable); to pull towards oneself (e.g. someone's sleeve); to drag; to haul
nature; disposition; temperament; qualities; attributes; talents
to be called ...; to be referred to as ...
same family (race, tribe)
to fuss over; to be particular about; to be obsessive about; to be fixated on; to obstruct; to hinder
within a company; in-house; within a shrine; shrine precincts
to surpass; to outstrip; to excel
capable person; talented person; human resources; personnel
to accompany; to follow; to keep up with
what is to be done?; what should (I) do?; what (am I) to do?
battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict
hazy; misty; foggy; hazy feeling; uncertain feeling; feeling gloomy
sometimes; occasionally; at times; seasonal; of the season; appropriate (for the season or occasion)
How do you do?; I am glad to meet you
from long ago; from old times; from time immemorial
to go out (e.g. on an excursion or outing); to leave; to depart; to be about to leave; to be just going out
tasks; things to do; errand; business (to take care of); affairs; engagement
to include (in a group or scope); to instruct; to make one understand; to include (a nuance); to put in (an implication); to put in (someone's) mouth
clique; group; (political) faction; wing; school; sect
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
support; backing; endorsement; support; holding up; propping
union; unity; bundling; binding; (arch.) putting on (clothes, armour, etc.)
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to destroy; to demolish; to disturb; to put into disorder; to relax (one's pose); to make oneself at ease; to break (a bill)
pressure; stress; pressure (e.g. political); coercion; arm-twisting
(if) by some chance; by some possibility; in the unlikely event that; (unlikely event of) emergency; the worst(-case scenario)
goddamn idiot; moron; nitwit
to doubt; to distrust; to be suspicious of; to suspect
force; strength; capability; ability; efficacy; effect; effort
unshapely; unsightly; clumsy; unpresentable; uncouth; awkward
problems caused by old people; harm to society by gerontocracy