in spite of; nevertheless; although; despite; no matter the; regardless of
complete defeat; utter defeat; annihilation; to be completely defeated; to be beaten hollow
close examination; careful investigation; investigation of a crime; inquiry into someone's guilt; winner (of the most rounds, i.e. a full game); (arch.) reciting and appreciating traditional poetry
good thing; strong point; good family; prestigious school; the right moment; utter
to prick; to stab; to poke; to prod; to use (a cane); to prop oneself up with
close friend; bosom friend; buddy; crony; chum
weak point; weakness; shortcoming; defect; flaw; sore spot
to exchange glances; to look at each other; to postpone; to put off; to contrast; to compare
boy; juvenile; young boy; youth; lad
back; reverse; rear side; height; stature; ridge (of a mountain)
just like that; quite so; I agree; (lit.) that street
when it comes to; concerning (an area of expertise)
ahead; further on; beyond (this place); before this; prior to this; earlier
how; in what way; how (much); to what extent; however (much); no matter how
pleasant; delightful; enjoyable; joyful; cheerful; amusing
choosing; selecting; deciding (on)
condition; term; requirement; qualification; prerequisite
surroundings; environs; circumference
cornerstone; main point; requirement; need; necessary; required
strong and weak points; likes and dislikes; strengths and weaknesses
choices; alternatives; options
unpredictability; element of surprise
(and) many others; extras (in a film)
to tidy up; to put in order; to settle (problem); to clear (dispute); to finish; to bring something to an end
grunt; grumble; pimples; spots; cutting into small pieces; simmering
emergency; extraordinary; unusual
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
to speak distinctly; to speak clearly; to put it bluntly; to get to the point; to be frank
no big deal; no match; not worth worrying about
fixed; settled; constant; definite; uniform; regularized
level; standard; level (plane); floor; spirit level; (surveyor's) level
if it is the case that ...
calmness; composure; coolness; serenity; presence of mind
to cross over; to cross; to pass through; to exceed; to surpass; to be more (than)
just as; in the act of; as soon as; at the moment that
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
needle; pin; hook; stinger; thorn; hand (e.g. clock, etc.); pointer
to shake off; to shake free from; to swing completely (bat, club, etc.); to take a full swing; to break off from (pursuer); to pull away
to reach; to get to; to arrive at