to force one's way; to push through
dimly; faintly; absentmindedly; vacantly; idly; aimlessly
to wield; to brandish; to display (one's knowledge); to show off; to abuse (one's power); to manipulate someone
in succession; one by one
opposite; opposition; versus; vs.; to (e.g. "winning a game five to three"); equal footing
one; 1; best; first; foremost; beginning; start
being outnumbered (e.g. in a military context)
not budging an inch; to stand one's ground
indescribable; having no way to express
assistance; backing; reinforcements
even if; even though; even; too; whether ... or ...; no matter (what, where, who, etc.)
in short; in a word; to sum up; to put it simply; to make a long story short; after all
person of high rank or position
to consider as; to regard (as equivalent); to deem (as); to equate
indication; denotation; designation; instructions; directions
to urge; to encourage; to press; to stimulate (e.g. growth); to hasten (e.g. development); to quicken
scissors; shears; clippers; hole punch
of course; certainly; naturally
skillful; skilful; delicious; appetizing; fortunate; splendid
to raise; to elevate; to do up (one's hair); to fly (a kite, etc.); to launch (fireworks, etc.); to land (a boat); to deep-fry
thought; consideration; thinking
hindrance; obstacle; to visit (someone's home); demon who hinders Buddhist training; demon who obstructs sentient beings from maintaining moral behaviour
to swell; to expand; to inflate; to bulge
calm; composed; cool; quiet
sound argument; fair argument; just reasoning
doubt; question; uncertainty; skepticism; scepticism; suspicion
(real) ability; true strength; merit; arms; force
to search for; to look for; to hunt for; to search (a house, pocket, etc.); to search through; to rummage in (e.g. a drawer)
higher rank; better position
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow (a person); to accompany; to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
balance of power (in a relationship); power dynamic
to accept; to receive; to agree
sharp (tongue, criticism, etc.); cutting; scathing
doubt; question; suspicion; dubiousness
to present; to offer; to show; to display; to assume (e.g. a shape)
to wag one's tail; to flatter; to butter up; to fawn (on)
decoy (for hunting); stool; lure; decoy; stool pigeon
throwaway; disposable; single-use
piece (in shogi, chess, etc.); (arch.) horse; (arch.) foal; bridge (of a violin, etc.)
treatment; service; handling (of a machine, tool, etc.); operation; treating as; treating like
declaration; proclamation; announcement