background knowledge; prerequisite knowledge
link (e.g. in a chain of events); part (of a plan, campaign, activities, etc.); monocyclic
to lend a hand; to give a hand; to help; to extend a helping hand
as expected; sure enough; after all (is said and done); in the end; too; also
cold (to the touch); chilly; icy; (emotionally) cold; coldhearted; unfeeling
he; she; that person; (arch.) you
to anticipate; to expect; to place confidence in; to put trust in; to find promising; to see good prospects (in)
frantic; frenetic; inevitable death; brinkmate (inevitable checkmate)
failed at every attempt; defeated in every (match, battle, etc.)
wooden joints; paired karate kata; beltwork
comparatively; relatively; unexpectedly; unusually; considering; for one's ...
infiltration; sneaking in; going undercover
such ... as; or some such
mundane; routine; everyday; unremarkable; common; day-to-day
to be helpful; to be useful
falling far short (of); being far behind; being far inferior (to); being no match (for)
particularly; only; in the case of
equality (esp. of status); equal footing; equal terms
to compete with; to argue with; to quarrel
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
final; eventual; ultimate
to kill; to slay; to suppress; to block; to suppress (a voice, feelings, etc.); to hold back
victory; triumph; conquest; success; win
to take away; to carry off
(giving) instruction; initiation
pupil; disciple; adherent; follower; apprentice; young person
to balance; to be in harmony; to be in equilibrium; to suit; to go well together; to be a good match
mutually; with each other; reciprocally; together; both
benefit; use; good; profit; gains
fighting (against); taking on (an opponent); facing; confronting; competing (with); battle
to bring to a finish; to bind firmly; to superintend
to stick through; to force through; to spread throughout; to thoroughly diffuse; to make a path between two points; to proceed in a logical manner; to let pass
soundproofing; sound insulation
self-respect; prudence; not acting rashly; taking care of oneself; being careful with one's health
is it?; isn't it?; be; is