one in a million (chance, etc.); one in ten thousand; in the unlikely event that
to fall behind; to lag behind; to lose (race, contest)
(arch.) the art of war; (arch.) martial arts; military force; the sword; valor; bravery
pillar; post; support; prop; counter for buddhas, gods, nobles, etc.
to go mad; to lose one's mind; to get out of order; to go amiss; to go wrong (of a plan or expectation, etc.); to fall through
samurai on horseback; (medieval) knight
edge (of a knife or sword); prong (of an electrical plug)
battle; fight; war; struggle; conflict
to approach; to draw near; to be imminent; to press (someone for something); to urge; to compel
basis; foundation; grounds; authority
to peep (through); to peek; to await (one's chance); to guess; to infer
indicates uncertainty or second hand nature of information quoted
poor-quality; shoddy; unskillful; inexpert; unlucky
to get torn; to tear; to rip; to be broken off (of negotiations, etc.); to break down; to collapse
opportunity; chance; folding; fold; small food box (wooden or cardboard); folding in ... (two, three, etc.); counter for folded items
regarding; in; to; towards; with regards to
position; situation; viewpoint; standpoint; point of view
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
fighting a good fight; putting up a good fight; fighting bravely
be (that) as it may; having said that
to repel; to drive away; to repulse; to reject
how long; how much; to what extent
truth; reality; sincerity; honesty; (arch.) that's right
deep affection; dear; beloved
principle; general rule; as a rule; in principle; in general
declaration of war; proclamation of war
proposal; proposition; suggestion
how; in what way; how about; questionable
as was expected; just as one thought; sure enough; really; actually; ever
a piece; a scrap; a fragment; iota; modicum; trace
personal feelings; self-interest
without; unacceptable; not alright; unsatisfactory
the minute (that) ...; no sooner than ...; as soon as; whether or not
to emit; to spout; to spurt; to boil over
to succeed in doing; to manage to do; to finish doing
silence; stillness; quietness