no sooner ... than ...; hardly ... when ...; as soon as
to place firmly; to hit very hard
to be heard; to be audible; to be said to be; to be reputed
all members; all hands; everyone; everybody; whole crew
to raise one's voice; to shout; to yell; to speak up (e.g. in protest); to speak one's mind
retaliation; revenge; reprisal; retorsion; retortion
may; might; perhaps; may be; possibly
height (of body); stature
to shrink; to contract; to diminish (in size)
to that extent; accordingly; that being the case; that state; that condition
interval; distance; suitable time; appropriate opportunity; distance between opponents (kendo)
to shorten; to narrow; to close; to shrink
measurement error; calculation error
still more; to say nothing of; not to mention; still less
weight; heavyweight boxer
to speak (of something); to be effective; to be powerful; to mean everything
proximity; nearness; being nearby; approaching; drawing near; coming close
war; battle; match; game; competition
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
small build; small stature
big man; large man; tall man; giant
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
being evenly matched; being equal with; being on a par with; (arch.) eldest and second eldest brother; (arch.) older and younger brother
to clash; to collide; to conflict; to meet (by chance); to come across; to run into
otherwise; or else; if not
class system; caste system; hierarchical system
anger; rage; fury; wrath; indignation
to raise (esp. overhead); to brandish (e.g. sword); to flourish; to wield (e.g. power, authority); to proclaim one's principles
stillness; silence; hush; calm; serenity
(coming to an) agreement; consent; mutual understanding; accord; consensus
at a young age; while still young
to die; to ascend to heaven