dragon (esp. a Chinese dragon); naga; semi-divine human-cobra chimera in Hindu and Buddhist mythology; promoted rook
to be clearly ahead of the competition; to stand out noticeably above one's rivals; to stand out from the crowd
sharp (words); harsh (manner, tone, etc.); hostile (mood, attitude, etc.); spiky; prickly; jagged
armoring; armouring; armor; armour
to take (all of) into consideration
especially; particularly; surely; clearly; as if; as though
degree of familiarity; popularity; name recognition; notoriety
combat power; fighting strength
to be outdone (by); to be in inferior (to); to compare unfavorably (with); to be behind
same; similar; (just) like; equal
stubborn; dogged; persistent; tough; sturdy; hardy
depending on; as soon as; immediately after; as (e.g. "as one is told", "as one wishes"); whatever (e.g. "whatever is at hand"); order; program
role; part; job; assignment
implicitly; indirectly; tacitly; by implication; obscurely
to challenge (esp. in a lawsuit); to take on an opponent (in negotiations, contest, etc.)
as (much) as possible; as (much) as one can; wherever practicable; if possible
(stand to) attention!; standing at attention
saying something (to someone); greeting; approaching (someone)
gaining time; stalling for time; time-buying
to wring (towel, rag); to squeeze; to squeeze (fruit to extract juice); to press; to rack (one's brains); to strain (one's voice); to extort
to draw (a bow) to the limit; to pull tight; to squeeze tight; to strain (voice)
above ground; on the ground; earth's surface; this world; this earth
gravity; gravitation; gravitational pull
to enlist as a supporter; to win over to one's side; to gain as one's ally
to spend all one's time doing; to do day in, day out; to do nothing but ...; to pass (of days)
to tuck one's tail between one's legs; to admit defeat; to turn tail (and run)
to run into; to collide with; to come to the end of (a street); to run into (difficulties, problems, etc.); to run up against
feeling in the hands (when striking, poking, etc.); (feeling of) resistance; response (to one's efforts); reaction; (having an) effect (on)
what kind of thing; anything (else); nothing (but)
hard; solid; stiff; tight; strong; firm (not viscous or easily moved); safe
to knock down; to knock off
whip; lash; stick; cane; encouragement; rebuke
to bend; to warp; to yield; to be supple (e.g. bamboo, body); to be flexible; to be pliant
terrible; terrifying; dreadful; astonishing; astounding; staggering
to connect; to link together; to tie; to fasten; to maintain; to preserve; to transfer (phone call)
offensive strength; offensive power; striking power