to boil up; to come to the boil; to arise; to break out; to get excited; to be in uproar
discernment; penetration; keen insight; your discernment; your insight; your conjecture
to swell up; to bulge; to swell (of a budget, population, etc.); to increase significantly; to balloon
to knock down; to utterly defeat
merit system (as opposed to seniority); meritocracy; ability-ism
new; neo-; newness; novelty; Gregorian calendar; Xin dynasty (of China; 9-23 CE)
to manage something successfully; to be successful
to apply for; to make an application; to propose (marriage); to offer (mediation); to make an overture (of peace); to challenge
assistance (in a fight); help; aid; helper; supporter
all but dead; half killed
delusion; trick of the imagination
revealing (information, a secret, etc.); disclosure; telling; letting out
chief; leading; prominent; principal; main; important
self-esteem; self-respect; self-importance; conceit; pride
to make one's name well known; to gain much fame
to be outdone (by); to be in inferior (to); to compare unfavorably (with); to be behind
not holding on; not using the hands; letting go one's hold; lack of reserve (in expressing one's emotions); lack of restraint; openly (saying)
personality; style; appearance
unwillingly; reluctantly; against one's will
sword skills; swordsmanship
quality; value; nature; inherent quality; logical quality
ability; capability; skill
performance (at a party or banquet, etc.); side show; entertainment
to eat; to drink; to smoke; to suffer (e.g. defeat); to receive a blow
I'm sorry; (it's) inexcusable; I feel regretful; thank you very much (for help, etc.)
victory or defeat; outcome (of a game, battle, etc.)
to pile up; to make a heap; to lay (e.g. bricks); to acquire (e.g. experience); to build (a reputation)
by nature; naturally; by birth; inborn
genius; prodigy; natural gift
(mental) agony; anguish; suffering; distress
famous; noted; renowned; celebrated; well-known
relationship; relation; terms (good, friendly, etc.)
naming; nominating; designating; calling on; asking for; requesting
interest; eagerness; enthusiasm
to accomplish; to fulfill; to carry out
spirit; soul; drive; vigor; vigour
to hurt; to smart; to sting