to ask a question; to ask questions
vivid; bright; brilliant; skillful; skilful; adroit
to become tense; to be tightened; to become firm (e.g. body)
as expected; as predicted
strong person; the strong; the powerful
first-person plural (or singular); second or third person plural (implies speaker is of higher status than those referred to)
to advance; to move forward; to carry forward (plans, work, etc.); to proceed with; to raise; to elevate
first game; first round (e.g. of a tournament)
to see through (a plot, lie, etc.); to penetrate into; to discover; to find out
4th day of the month; four days
interval; period of time; among; between; good opportunity; chance
to win and advance to the next round
opponent; adversary; the competition; the other side; one's enemy
fascination; bewitchment; entrancement; dazzlement
to shoulder; to carry on one's shoulder; to nominate for a position; to choose as a representative; to take (someone) for a ride; to deceive
fighting (against); taking on (an opponent); facing; confronting; competing (with); battle
hero; the brave; man of valour (valor)
charity; benevolence; philanthropy; (love for) humanity; fraternity; brotherhood
appropriate; adequate; suitable; fitting; worthy
surrender; capitulation; submission; yield
advice; counsel; remonstrance; recommendation
to disentangle; to untangle; to break up into pieces; to pick apart; to relieve; to ease
overestimation; overrating; overvaluing
to disappear into; to be lost in; to do something under the cover of (confusion, etc.); to be almost indistinguishable; to be confusingly similar; to be diverted from (negative emotions, etc.)
aid; assistance; help; cheering; rooting (for); support
to respond; to answer; to meet (e.g. demands, expectations); to affect; to take a toll; to strike home
repulse; repelling (e.g. the enemy); driving back
to shrivel (e.g. cut vegetables, skin); to wilt; to fade; to wither; to be wizened
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
steward; butler; court official; deacon (Anglican, Lutheran, etc.)
pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person
to destroy; to overthrow; to wreck; to ruin
dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
answer; reply; response; answer; solution; result
phantom; vision; something fleeting; short-lived dream; fabled item; mythical thing
by (means of); by doing; due to; via; through