now that; since; so long as; because
to face (each other); to be facing; to be directed toward (the future, etc.); to be in response to; to receive (a client, etc.); to compare with
holiness; sacredness; sanctity; dignity
comprehension; consent; understanding; OK; roger (on two-way radio)
after that; afterwards; thereafter
loud laughter; roaring with laughter
letter (of alphabet); character; writing
sludge; slime; dregs; hopeless situation; hell; despair
to lead; to take the lead (in doing something); to precede; to go before; to die before (esp. one's spouse, parents, etc.); to be a prerequisite
surplus; margin; leeway; composure; placidity; complacency
to form; to shape; to make; to mold; to mould; to build up
field of vision; visibility; view; visual field; (one's) ken
to eat up and spoil (e.g. crops); to eat away; to eat a bit of everything; to encroach upon; to take over
greatly energetic; ferocious; extreme; severe
wave motion; undulation; surge; wave
intercept; interception; counter-attack
fantastic; magical; wondrous; whimsical; fairytale-like; romantic
torrent; rapid stream; violently rushing stream
as you were; return to your original position!; er, rather
to step into (e.g. someone else's territory); to break into; to raid; to come to grips with; to get to the core of
should not be; must not be
heaven and earth; the universe; top and bottom; gods of heaven and earth
similarly; same (idea); same (name)
blind spot (e.g. of a driver); dead angle; dead ground; dead space
exchange; reciprocation; give-and-take; reply; riposte
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
composition; piece of music; tune; melody; enjoyment; fun
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
to extract; to pull out; to draw out; to headhunt; to lure away; to poach
weapons; arms; fighting with swords; sword fight
to whirl; to eddy; to be all jumbled together (feelings, thoughts, etc.); to surge; to sweep
to glare at each other; to confront each other
deplorable; regrettable; disappointing; vexing; unfortunate
guard on sword, polearms, etc.; flange; brim; visor (e.g. of a hat)
to compete; to bid; to sell at auction
to hate; to dislike; to loathe