just because; even if; even though
to match (rhythm, speed, etc.); to join together; to unite; to face; to be opposite (someone); to compare; to check with
unnecessary; not needed; not necessary
to be in a hurry; to be impatient; to be anxious (to do); to get a fright; to panic; to get flustered
way of saying (something); way of putting it; wording; phrasing; language; expression
a lot; lots; enough; sufficient; enough; too many
veteran (e.g. soldier); battle-hardened; seasoned; (of) long military service
calmness; composure; presence of mind; stability; steadiness
harmless (remark, topic, etc.); inoffensive; safe; bland; neutral (attitude); noncommittal (reply)
cold reception; inhospitality
(approximate) time; around; suitable time (or condition); time of year; season
to follow; to accompany; to serve; to work under; to obey
one move (in go, shogi, etc.); only way; only means; doing alone; doing single-handed
one-by-one; separately; every single; each and every; without omission
tough; stubborn; determined; severely; heavily; hard
to learn; to study; to take lessons in
person; character; one's character; one's personality; able person; talented person
to make a mistake; to blunder
minute (unit of time); fun (one tenth of a monme, 5.787 grains)
to get damaged; to get chipped; to be wounded; to get injured; to get hurt (reputation)
to deem acceptable; to approve of; to value; to consider a good thing
as usual; as always; as before; as ever; still
if anything; if pushed I'd say; if I had to say
determined spirit; unyielding spirit; will
positive; assertive; active; proactive; aggressive
aim (of a gun, bow, etc.); aim; object; objective
sure; no mistaking it; for certain; without doubt
simple; plain; uncomplicated; straightforward; simple-minded; naive
to be temperate in; to refrain; to make notes; to jot down (e.g. phone number); to be in preparation for; to be in waiting for
preservation; retainment; keeping
to notice; to realize; to realise; to regain consciousness; to come to (one's senses); to come round
being evenly matched; being equal with; being on a par with; (arch.) eldest and second eldest brother; (arch.) older and younger brother
woman; female; feminine gender
being the runner-up; finishing second
won't; hasn't; isn't; won't you
sightseeing; watching; viewing; sightseer; spectator; viewer
to be prolonged; to drag on; to take a long time; to persist; to linger
to outwit; to outmanoeuvre; to steal a march on; to get the jump on; to anticipate; to forestall
willingly; voluntarily; of one's own accord
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
opponent; rival; adversary; menace; danger; threat
protection; defense; providence; amulet; charm
to penetrate; to sink in; to devote oneself (to); to do intently and exclusively; to do throughout (e.g. the night)
another; one more; (not) quite; (not) very; lacking