certain; sure; no doubt; reliable; dependable
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
oh; oh my; oh dear; well, ...; er ...; why, ...
how much; how many; to what extent
challenge; defiance; dare; attempt; try
it is, isn't it?; I know, right?; innit?
comparatively; relatively; fairly; rather; pretty; unexpectedly
there; over there; genitals; private parts; that far; that much
fighting a good fight; putting up a good fight; fighting bravely
Japanese style; light wind; moderate breeze
to lose; to be defeated; to give in (to); to yield; to be inferior (to); to be second (to)
that child; that kid; that boy; (arch.) you
tendency to become totally absorbed in something; monomania; perfectionism; susceptibility for a stiffening of the shoulders
stability; steadiness; consistency; stable
motor nerve; reflexes; athletic ability; motor coordination
to be convinced (that); to be under the impression (that); to make up one's mind; to set one's heart on; to be obsessed (with a thought, idea, etc.); to think about obsessively
various; a variety of; variously; in various ways; various things; this and that
head start; initiative; preemption
rhinoceros beetle (esp. the Japanese rhinoceros beetle, Trypoxylus dichotomus)
preemptive strike; preemptive attack; first strike
success; achievement; succeeding (in life); (worldly) success; prosperity
counterattack; counteroffensive; counterblow
to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)
sly; cunning; sneaky; crafty; unfair; dishonest
to aim at (with a weapon, etc.); to be after (something or someone); to have an eye on; to aim for; to set up as a goal
cute; adorable; dear; precious; innocent; childlike
and yet; despite this; but even so; but even then; however; nevertheless
to be obsessive (about); to be overly concerned (with); to be particular (about); to pay special attention (to); to get stuck; to be obstructed
superior; excellent; brilliant; outstanding
chink in the armor (armour)
windmill; wind turbine; pinwheel (toy); windmill (toy); Clematis patens (species of climbing plant)
to plunder; to grab; to snatch
companion; fellow; group; company; member of the same category (family, class)
to nod; to bow one's head in assent; to agree
to give no leeway; to press (for an answer, etc.); to shower (questions on someone)
loss; damage; harm; disadvantage; handicap; drawback
in one go; in one gulp; in one breath; suddenly; all of a sudden; all at once
to continue; to keep up; to keep on; to continue ...; to keep on ...
white heat; incandescence; (emitting) white light; becoming excited; getting heated (e.g. of a discussion); reaching a climax
to pass; to elapse; to pass through; to go through; to experience; to go through
pose; pose; posturing; pause; rest