king; monarch; ruler; champion
angel's raiment; robe of feathers; wings of birds or insects; plumage of birds; type of bug
thereafter; after doing that; followed by
stroke; caress; soft (object); dreamlike (object); tender (object)
adaptation; accommodation; conforming; acclimatization; acclimatisation
expertise; experience; knowledge
shut-in; stay-at-home; hikikomori; social withdrawal; shunning other people
nature; disposition; temperament; qualities; attributes; talents
maturing; ripening; aging; ageing; curing; fermenting
over-fond parent; doting parent
to be completely absorbed in; to fall for (something)
consecutive victories; series of victories
deciding match (in a competition for a cup (pennant))
rumor; rumour; gossip; speculation; irresponsible criticism; hearsay
swift attack; quick attack; fast break; right away; without delay; immediately
suffix appended to somebody else's family members
imagination; supposition; virtual; potential (enemy)
favourable; favorable; promising; satisfactory; in good shape
taste; elegance; appearance; air; the likes of ...; lowly people such as ...
complete blockade (seal); baseball shutout
to give off sparks; to spark; to scintillate; to have a heated argument; to combat; to do something fiercely
opening (in a game of go, chess, etc.); early stages; initial phase; outset
lightning; flash of lightning; lightning bolt
operating together; working together; being linked (to); being tied (to); being connected (with); interlocking
severe; harsh; hard; cruel; rigorous
boy; son; baby boy; young man
to finish off; to ensure (something) is dead; to put an end to; to deliver the final blow; to be the best for A
start; beginning; build up; how well a pitcher pitches at the start of the game
dramatic turn-around; major reversal; great comeback; game changer
to fling; to throw off (clothes); to kick off (boots)
(mental) agony; anguish; suffering; distress
to triumph; to be elated with success
rushing into; breaking into; storming; plunging into (war, etc.); embarking on (a new venture)
sponsor; promoter; impresario; organizer; organiser
state of mind; mentality; psychology