it doesn't matter what; anything is fine
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
to cease; to desist; to cut it out; to lay off (an activity); to drop (a subject) to abolish; to resign
flavor; flavour; charm; appeal; experience; taste (e.g. of victory)
riding; ride; spread (of paints); -seater (e.g. two-seater); (getting into the) mood; (entering into the) spirit
practical; useful; utilitarian; pragmatic
other people's affairs; somebody else's problem
disastrous scene; terrible spectacle
to become clear; to be made public
exit; gateway; way out; outlet; vent; leak
to be in confusion or commotion; to be in a turmoil; to be crowded or jammed with people
to crouch; to squat; to cower
to fall flat; to fall face down
odour; odor; scent; aura; whiff; smacks of ...
reading; reading (of a kanji, esp. kun reading); reading (e.g. of a situation); insight
(that's) no good, is it?; dislike (on social media, etc.); thumbs-down; downvote
commander; commanding officer; CO
to become weak; to decline; to wear; to abate; to decay; to wither
disposition; temperament; nature; mentality; spirit; character
losing a battle; lost battle; battle one cannot win; battle one is doomed to lose
depressed in spirits; dispirited; disheartened; rejection
persistence; fortitude; indomitability
emotional strength; force of will
cover; covering; cover song; cover version; coverage; to compensate for (a loss)
to give a command (e.g. in a loud voice); to give an order
incessant; constant; continuous; perpetual; everlasting
taking refuge; finding shelter; evacuation; escape; seeking safe haven
close; intimate; on good terms
obligation; favour; favor; debt of gratitude
disadvantage; handicap; unfavorable position
to run away; to flee; to escape; to make a getaway; to skedaddle
verbal message; word (from someone)
going in the opposite direction; going against the wind; running or operating a machine in reverse (such as an electric motor)
to pass (by) each other; to brush past; to miss (meeting) each other; to fail to meet; to be at odds; to clash
indifferent; paying no attention; taking no notice
to be vague; to speak ambiguously; to be evasive; to not commit oneself
town area; urban area; metropolitan area; built-up area
one-eyed; first (in a series); initial
encounter; being confronted with (e.g. difficulty); meeting with (e.g. accident)
slowly and quietly; smoothly