check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
to take on; to undertake; to take over; to inherit; to guarantee; to vouch for
originally; by nature; from the start
including; inclusive of; komi; extra points given to the white player as compensation for playing second (in go)
main; principal; main dish; main course; main part; principal part
war; battle; match; game; competition
to parry; to sidestep; to dodge
side; flank; profile; aspect; dimension
to be affected; to be influenced; to be concerned with; to have to do with; to stick to (opinions)
indicates concession or compromise; indicates permission
purpose; goal; aim; objective; intention
the (four) limbs; arms and legs
to wound; to injure; to hurt someone's feelings (pride, etc.); to damage; to chip
ability to take action; ability to take initiatives; energy; dynamism; drive
to snatch away; to dispossess; to steal
show (of power, ability, etc.); exhibition; demonstration; display; manifestation
shield; buckler; escutcheon; pretext
simultaneous; concurrent; same time; synchronous; together
to keep away; to keep at a distance
open; public; official; overt
to hit hard; to punch hard; to give a hard blow; to wallop; to sock
to domineer; to throw one's weight around; to lord it (over)
to feel relieved; to feel satisfied
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
nether region; between the legs; groin; crotch
to create a breeding ground for future problems; to turn a blind eye to future trouble; to allow for something to come back and bite one in the ass (in the future)
service; duty; business; Buddhist religious services
helmet (of a warrior); headpiece
to be dented; to be indented; to be beaten; to be overwhelmed; to be disheartened; to feel down
vital part (of the body); tender spot; key point; essential point; male crotch (as a target in fighting)
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
fragment; broken piece; chip; ounce (of truth, conscience, etc.); trace; shred
skill; dexterity; proficiency
meticulous; careful; discreet; scrupulous; prudent
opposite side; reverse; (on the) other hand
even; for starters; so; therefore; judging from; based on
to ask; to inquire; to blame (someone) for; to accuse of; to care about; to regard as important
violence; assault; rough (e.g. handling); reckless; rape; sexual assault
(not) at all; completely; utterly; very; extremely