to drag along; to pull; to force someone along; to prolong; to drag out; to influence strongly
accumulation; accumulate; store
having wounds all over one's body; being wounded all over; receiving a drubbing; being subjected to a barrage of criticism
type; kind; type (of person); (ideal) type; typewriter; typing
powered exoskeleton (esp. in SF); power suit
best one could ask for; just what one wants; welcome (news); heaven-sent
for a long time; since long ago; always; already; far in advance (e.g. reservation)
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
strength; intensity; strong (e.g. glasses); powerful (e.g. lens); intense (e.g. fear)
head-on; to one's face; squarely; directly; flatly (e.g. refuse)
impact (of a projectile); landing (of a bullet); striking
specialized weapon or skill; specialised weapon or skill
sharpness; cutting ability; quickness (of wit); incisiveness; peppiness (of a ball)
what kind of; whatever sort of; no matter what; however much
be (that) as it may; having said that
blunt (e.g. sword); dull; lazy; cowardly; good for nothing
to be fit (for a role); to be qualified (for); to be equal (to a task); to be able to fulfill one's duties (as)
appropriate; suitable; proper; fitting
no matter what; whatever happens; in any situation; rain or shine
to be confused; to be bewildered; to be taken aback
guarantee; security; assurance; pledge; warranty
tofu; bean curd; beancurd
just like; (virtually) no different from; (almost) the same as; as good as (e.g. dead, settled)
spurious article; forgery; counterfeit; imitation; sham
to draw a line (between); to make a distinction (between); to distinguish (between)
to be outdone (by); to be in inferior (to); to compare unfavorably (with); to be behind
absolutely; positively; decidedly
in that respect; on that point; in that regard
versatility; multiplicity of use
unprecedented; unparalleled; unparallelled
guard on sword, polearms, etc.; flange; brim; visor (e.g. of a hat)
right under; directly below
depending on; dependent on
probably isn't (doesn't, won't, etc.); don't (doesn't) intend to; intend not to; must not; (when used in an imperative sentence) don't
swordsman; swordswoman; fencer
maximum; to the maximum degree; to the full
to make (the best) use of; to put to good use; to let live; to keep alive; to revive; to resuscitate
elevation (of spirits); raising (of morale); uplift; upsurge
there is no need to ...; never happens; there is never a time when
concise; brief; succinct; compact (style)