the same rank; equality; apposition
what kind of; what sort of; what; no matter what (kind of); whatever; any
to have meaning; to be meaningful
in the end; at the end of the day
victory or defeat; victory and defeat
birds of a feather flock together
the person in question; the person themselves; said person
proverb; saying; aphorism; maxim
hostility; antagonism; opposition
nature; disposition; temperament; qualities; attributes; talents
point (of a story, argument, etc.); point (e.g. in stock exchange movement); percentage point; switch; points; point; site
shabby; dull; cheap; lackluster; uninspiring; depressing
goal; target; aim; mark; sign; landmark
even; even if; even though; because of; on the grounds that
speciality; specialty; subject of study; expert; area of expertise
simplistic (thinking, idea, etc.); hasty
world; society; people; the public
to set off to advantage; to bring into prominence; to support; to favor; to rouse (spirits); to march (a prisoner) off
role; assignment; position (of responsibility); post; part (in a play, film, etc.); role
in a sense; in some way; to an extent
leading part; leading actor; leading actress
sophistication (trans: sophisticate)
strengthening; intensifying; reinforcement; enhancement; solidification
intelligence; intellect; brains
to be rich in; to abound in; to be abundant in; to be rich; to be wealthy
to have; to possess; to own; to be endowed with
social status; social position
background; scenery; background (of an incident, situation, etc.); circumstances; backing; support (from behind the scenes)
to carry on one's back; to be burdened with; to take responsibility for; to have (something) in the background; to be in front (of something); to be conceited
(those) who are; (that) which is; in the capacity of
qualifications; requirements; capabilities
to give (esp. to someone of lower status); to bestow; to provide; to afford; to assign; to cause
period of youth; while young
to; for; from the standpoint of; as far as ... is concerned
had better ...; had better not ...
self-torture; masochism; inflicting damage to oneself
wisdom; wit; sagacity; prajna (insight leading to enlightenment)