equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
to gain an advantage; to enjoy an advantage; to turn the tables (on)
society; the world; the times
fighting bravely; strenuous efforts
cunning and wickedness; cunning and wicked person
to settle (a problem); to put an end to (a dispute); to be disposed of; to be settled; to come to an end
gap; space; break; interlude; chink (in one's armor, armour); chance
thank you (for the meal); that was a delicious meal
incredible; unbelievable; terrific; impressive
to stroke; to caress; to brush gently; to comb (hair); to smooth down
to call for somebody; to come for someone; to pick someone up
next; hypo- (i.e. containing an element with low valence); order; sequence
reopening; resumption; restarting
to gouge; to hollow out; to greatly perturb; to cause emotional pain; to get to the bottom of things; to relentlessly bring the truth to light
mockery; derision; ridicule
increasing; uploading; posting (e.g. content); close-up; finishing shooting (of a film, etc.); upswept hairstyle; being up (i.e. leading in sports)
to turn inside out; to turn the other way; to turn (something) over
to catch; to capture; to grasp (e.g. meaning); to perceive; to captivate; to move (one's heart)
to nail; to knock; to bang (e.g. one's head); to throw (e.g. a rock); to fling
to make an incessant onslaught; to attack incessantly
operation; management; handling; manipulating (to one's benefit); manipulation; influencing
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
even; (if) only; just; besides; on top of that
to seal (letter); to prevent; to forbid; to block
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
to see through; to see into (someone's heart, mind, etc.); to perceive; to find out; to detect
meagre; meager; scarce; limited; destitute; hard up
war potential; military strength; fighting power; ability (to compete); capabilities; valuable asset
summons; summonsing; citation; subpoena; arraigning; calling
favourable; favorable; promising; satisfactory; in good shape
to cool down; to get cold; to cool off (excitement, temper, etc.); to subside; to be cold (eyes, expression, etc.); to be composed
to crack; to develop a crack
goes without saying; needless to say; obvious
that is to say; so that means
big; large; drastic; full-width cloth (approx. 72 cm wide for traditional Japanese clothing; approx. 140 cm wide for Western clothing)
to chip (off); to shave (off); to slice (off); to dampen (e.g. enthusiasm); to discourage; to weaken
weapon; arms; ordnance; weapon (something used to gain an advantage); asset
it's different when ... but; it's not so bad when ... but