breaking the front line; frontal breakthrough
stupid; foolish; idiotic; fool; idiot; blockhead
(art of) fencing; swordsmanship
return present; return gift; something done in return (as way of thanks); retaliation; revenge
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
to succeed; to relieve; to take the place of; to substitute for; to be exchanged; to change (places with)
battle formation; lineup (e.g. for a game)
opportunity; chance; trigger; cause
delightful; satisfying; gratifying; brisk; piquant
to escape from; to get out
to turn; to shift; to alter; to distract
to study; to complete (a course); to order (one's life); to repair (a fault one has committed)
popular use; circulation; to pass as; to pass for
some people; a few people; several people
from the beginning; from scratch
to make a fresh start; to turn over a new leaf; to call again; to visit again; to come again
cutting in two with a single stroke; taking decisive action; dealing with decisively; cutting the (Gordian) knot
evident; plain; distinct; clear
beyond expectation; contrary to expectations; unexpectedly
to look after; to take care of; to be put in charge of; to be given responsibility for; to withhold (an announcement); to reserve (judgment)
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
grandstand play; grandstanding; showboating; showing off
in an instant; in a flash; right away; immediately
mark; guide; purpose; aim; sight (on a firearm)
going side-by-side; going abreast; running concurrently; occurring at the same time; keeping pace with
hello; good day; good afternoon
to apply the art of resuscitation (in judo, etc.); to breathe life into; to stimulate; to encourage someone
direction of movement (motion); direction of travel (esp. train)
right side; right-hand side
a little over; a little more than; powerhouse; one of the biggest; upper (seismic intensity)
personal combat; one-to-one fight
(your) words; what you say; what you have said; a few words (of welcome, advice, etc.)
to slip on (slippers, sandals, etc.); to hit (e.g. one's leg) against; to bash into; to push (one's opponent) down before he stands up
individual match; single game
regrettable; disappointing; precious; dear; too good for; deserving better
equal (in ability); even; evenly matched; well-matched; on par (with)
to decide; to determine; to judge
to play (a stringed or keyboard instrument)
bone; frame; outline; core; backbone; spirit
to jar; to creak; to grate
being reluctant to give out (pay, provide, etc.); giving out grudgingly
to be confusing; to be different from what one is used to
to reach an extreme; to reach a limit; extremely; to be stuck; to be in a dilemma; to be decided