to accept somebody's challenge; to take up the gauntlet
I; me; self-centered man; egotistical man; pompous man
to be affected; to put on airs; to pose
coloured glasses; tinted glasses; sunglasses; biased view; preconceived view
expectation; anticipation; purpose; intention; others' opinions of one; speculation
pushing; backing; boosting; pushing from behind (a cart, etc.); pusher
foolish; idiotic; stupid; ridiculous; absurd
from time immemorial; ancient; time-honoured; time-honored
law; regulation; rule; code; agreement; arrangement
ecstatically; spellbound; with rapt attention; abstractedly; absentmindedly; absorbedly
permanent preservation; permanent repository; keeping something permanently; preservation in perpetuity
with my own (two) eyes; with these very eyes
ball; ball (pitch that falls outside of the strike zone); bowl; board (cardboard, pasteboard, etc.)
consideration; thoughtfulness; sympathy; compassion; feeling; kindness
(doing) as one pleases; to one's heart's content; letting (something) go unchecked; leaving uncontrolled; leaving (something) to take its own course
threat; intimidation; menace
to taper to a point; to become pointed; to become sharp; to look displeased; to look sour; to be on edge
gotcha; alrighty; got it; OK
to put oneself on guard; to stand ready; to square off
easy; simple; ready; casual; off-hand; easy-going
interval; distance; suitable time; appropriate opportunity; distance between opponents (kendo)
if that's the case ...; if so ...; that being the case ...
to have the personal support of (an influential person); to be under the patronage of
signature move (assoc. with a martial artist, wrestler, etc.); finishing move
return match (esp. boxing); rematch
doing as one is told; yes-man
bewilderment; perplexity; embarrassment; confusion
to be lucky; to be in luck; to be attached; to have; to be included
correspondence (to); equivalence; suitability; coordination; dealing with; coping with
to be mixed; to be blended with; to associate with; to mingle with; to join
to be closed; to be blocked; to be clogged; to be plugged up; to be occupied; to be taken (e.g. accommodation)
under custody; under supervision; undecided match; draw; tie
although; though; despite the fact that ...
glasses; eyeglasses; spectacles; judgment; judgement; discrimination
vine; bine; bow; temple arm; connections; contacts
to insert; to put in; to have a griping pain; to flow in; to shine in
daring; fearless; audacious; bold; dauntless; daredevil
erratic; offbeat; wild; extraordinary
judgement; judgment; decision; adjudication; award; verdict
most suitable; optimum; optimal; best