to be evident; to be obvious; to understand completely
to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)
participation in a war; going to war; taking part in a competition or contest
to show (someone) out; to see (someone) off; to forward; to dispatch (goods); to push (one's opponent) out of the ring from behind
a little; a bit; just a minute; for a moment; somewhat; rather; (not) easily
every person; every mouth; every entrance
objection; refutation; rebuttal; counterargument
it is assuredly that ...; can say with confidence that ...
to raise; to rear; to train; to teach; to promote the growth of; to nurture
at that time; at that moment; then; on that occasion
motionlessly (e.g. stand, wait); (be) still; fixedly (e.g. gaze, stare); intently (e.g. listen, think); patiently (e.g. endure); stoically
seeming; giving the appearance of; giving one the feeling of
life and death; life or death
to face each other; to be opposite (to)
total destruction; complete destruction; annihilation; total defeat; complete failure
well done!; good job!; good work!; you did it!; bravo!
to hand over; to transfer; to give up (e.g. one's seat); to give way; to yield; to concede
equal match; good match; fair match; equal in ability; being a worthy rival
lining; backing; backing up (e.g. a theory); support; bolstering
persuasiveness; powers of persuasion; cogency
to be pleased; to be in a good mood
unprecedented; record-breaking
in form; ceremonial; for form's sake; pro forma
by any standard; (not) even as flattery
participation (in a tournament, match, race, etc.); entry; appearance (on the stage, television, etc.); exiting (a venue, train station, etc.); exit; being dispatched (of an ambulance, fire engine, etc.)
the person in question; the person themselves; said person
(a) step; one step; level; stage; small degree; small amount
fighting (against); taking on (an opponent); facing; confronting; competing (with); battle
just (now, at the moment, etc.); just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
inspection; study by observation; field trip; sitting out (e.g. PE class)
to help; to assist; to aid; to contribute to; to be a factor in
there's no (other) way; cannot be helped; unavoidable; it's no use (doing); pointless; hopeless (person)
in accordance with; according to; as X, then Y (e.g. as we age we gain wisdom, as wine matures it becomes more valuable, etc.)
to collect; to gather; to arrange; to put in order; to make uniform; to make even
no matter how you put it; whatever the circumstances may be; say what you like; no matter how you look at it
wonderful; marvelous; strange; strangely enough; oddly enough; for some reason
errand; mission; messenger; bearer; familiar spirit; use
omitting crucial steps; cutting corners; skimping; tenuki; playing elsewhere on the board instead of responding locally
just to make sure; just to be sure; for confirmation; just in case; for caution's sake; by way of precaution
equality (esp. of status); equal footing; equal terms
nonstandard; out of spec; irregular; exceptional; extraordinary; unbelievable
to push away; to thrust aside; to detach oneself from; to keep away from; to act coldly; to do without emotion
properly; accurately; exactly; neatly; tidily; orderly