war; battle; campaign; (arch.) troops; (arch.) forces
not having enough workers; being understaffed; being undermanned; having nothing one can do about something; having no options
to grow; to spring up; to sprout; to cut (teeth)
now (when it is already much too late); at this stage; afresh; anew; again
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
to curse (at someone); to call someone names; to speak bitterly
to have a chat with; to exchange words or promises; to promise; to get engaged
malice; malicious intent; intent to kill
to continue to do; to persist in doing
to raise; to lift; to boost; to enhance
aperture; bore; calibre; caliber
determination; conviction
draining basket (traditionally made of bamboo); colander; something full of holes; zaru soba; strong drinker; someone who can drink like a fish
anything and everything; from top to toe; from A to Z
extreme logic; extreme argument; unreserved argument
rough estimate; rough calculation; expectation; anticipation; plan
to glare at each other; to confront each other
hard struggle; strenuous effort
wanted; wished for; in need of; I want (you) to
development; exploitation
preparation; arrangements; getting ready; provision; setup; reserving
to endure; to keep out (e.g. rain); to pull through; to get over; to surpass; to outdo
world-destroying conflagration
personality; individuality; TV personality; celebrity
to blink (one's eyes); to wink; to bat
consenting to; being convinced of; being satisfied; understanding
condensation (of ideas, emotions, etc.); condensation (of a vapour or gas)
crisp; staccato; piquant; clear
to synchronise the breathing with the opponent prior to the start of a match
transforming oneself; taking on another form; disguising oneself; artificial fly (for fishing)
to knead; to thicken into a paste (stirring over a flame); to polish (a plan, etc.); to refine; to train; to drill; to gloss (silk)
deep red; crimson; rouge; lipstick
seeing through (e.g. someone's lies); reading (e.g. thoughts); penetrating; detecting
to brave a danger; to take a risk
successful execution; accomplishment; completion; fulfillment; carrying through