feature; trait; characteristic; peculiarity; distinction
essence; true nature; substance; reality
plan; device; idea; design; contrivance; conception
to create; to bring forth; to invent; to think up and bring into being; to give birth to; to bear
defeating in an instant; instant kill
to include (in a group or scope); to instruct; to make one understand; to include (a nuance); to put in (an implication); to put in (someone's) mouth
all members; all hands; everyone; everybody; whole crew
secret; secrecy; mystery; secret (e.g. to success); esoteric teachings
such; like that; that sort of
in history; ever; historical
the other day; a few days ago
number; edition; sobriquet; pen-name; size (of printing types, canvases, knitting needles, etc.); suffix attached to names of ships, trains, airplanes, etc.
correspondence; communication; transmission; news; signal; telecommunications
to challenge to (a fight, game, etc.); to throw down the gauntlet; to tackle (e.g. a problem); to attempt; to pressure (someone) for sex; to make advances to
stand; rest; setting (of a gem); mounting; stock (in grafting); counter for machines and vehicles; level (e.g. price level)
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
criticism; blame; censure; attack; reproach
god; deity; god-tier; incredible; (arch.) Emperor (of Japan); (arch.) thunder
soldier; warrior; person of courage; strong person; very capable person
to form a group; to form a bunch
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
dumbfounded; speechless; flabbergasted; openmouthed (with surprise)
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
to collect oneself; to cool off; to recover oneself
hunting; hunt; gathering (mushrooms, shellfish, etc.); picking (berries, fruit, etc.); hunting down (a criminal, etc.); rounding up (e.g. communists)
almost; nearly; for the most part; roughly; approximately; about
profound; deep; grave; solid; dignified; stately
to wear; to be dressed in; to have on
large build; large pattern
usual; normal; everyday; usually; normally; generally
free (of restraint, controls, etc.); free (of charge); freelance; independent; freelancer; one-size-fits-all; free skating
but; however; (and) yet; nevertheless; still; for all that
king; ruler; tycoon; magnate; king (of the senior player)
altitude; height; elevation; high-degree; high-grade; advanced
duty; function; office; mission; task; role
often; again and again; frequently; repeatedly
request; commission; entrusting (with a matter); dependence; reliance
seal; to seal (e.g. a letter); to affix a seal; to seal up
eccentric; queer; unconventional; peculiar; original
high praise; great admiration; with critical acclaim; to rave reviews; currently; presently
pet saying; favorite phrase; stock phrase; manner of talking
friend; ally; supporter; taking sides (with); supporting; standing by