implementation (e.g. of a system); materialization; materialisation; realization; realisation; actualization
to snatch away; to dispossess; to steal
no matter what it takes; by any means necessary; at all costs; by hook or by crook
to check; to hold back; to keep at bay; to stop; to prevent; to stem
person concerned; interested party; related party
one's dearest wish; Buddha's vow to save humanity
indicates uncertainty or second hand nature of information quoted
to come true (of a wish, prayer, etc.); to be realized; to suit (e.g. a purpose); to meet (wishes, ideals, etc.); to match (implies competition); to rival
dawn; daybreak; event (e.g. "in the event of ..."); occasion; occurrence
probability; likelihood; chances
dangerous; in danger; facing imminent danger; precarious (situation); perilous (state, balance, etc.); in doubt
(picture) frame; framed picture; amount (esp. of money); sum
sweat; perspiration; moisture; condensation; gulp; oops
action; movements; motions; bearing; behaviour; behavior
distinguished services; meritorious deeds
brush tip; first on a list; head; chief
repulse; repelling (e.g. the enemy); driving back
to know; to understand; to be aware of; to consent; to agree
war; battle; match; game; competition
person who has great confidence (faith) in himself
certified (as genuine, valuable, etc.); guaranteed (article); of established reputation; acknowledged; pièce de résistance
to ride up to; to drive up to; to get used to riding; to get used to driving
after this; from now on; hereafter; thereafter; since (then); after
on the surface; ostensibly; superficially; apparently
to make fun of; to look down on; to make light of
courage; bravery; pluck; nerve; grit; guts
magician; wizard; sorcerer; witch
to lie in wait (for); to be on the watch (for); to wait (for); to watch (for)
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
foolhardiness; daredevil courage
owner; proprietor; possessor (e.g. of talent, beauty, etc.)
how many people; a number of people
to break wind; to let off a fart; to have a shot
beside a nobleman; close aid (of a nobleman, etc.); place where a high ranking person resides; one's own city (of a shogun, lord, etc.); place under one's direct control; one's own turf
personal (employee); employed; retained
to launch a surprise attack
line; stripe; line (e.g. telephone line); wire; ray (e.g. X-ray); beam; line (e.g. of a railroad)
rich (in flavor, color, smell, etc.); thick; very likely; highly possible; passionate; hot