to die out; to peter out; to become extinct; to cease; to be stopped; to be discontinued
to take (seat, position, course, office, etc.); to assume; to ascend (the throne); to accede; to start (on a journey); to commence
strategy; stratagem; trick; scheme; plot
what did you just say (to me)?; what's that?
right arm; right-hand man; right hand; right-handed pitcher
to compile; to bring together; to weave; to put together; to bring to a conclusion; to wrap up
uninterested; unconcerned; plain; light; flowing gently
to challenge (esp. in a lawsuit); to take on an opponent (in negotiations, contest, etc.)
provocation; stirring up; arousal; excitement; stimulation
with all due respect; I'm sorry, but ...; I'm afraid ...
leader (of an alliance); leading power
close (e.g. of business); leaving (e.g. school); being outdone; compare unfavourably (with); closing price (stockmarket); sink mark (casting, moulding)
simply; merely; only; solely
discussion; talk; tête-à-tête; conference
to have guts; to be plucky; to have nerves of steel
insult; affront; slight; contempt (e.g. of court)
fair and square; open and aboveboard
armed might; military power; the sword; force
spirit; mind; nature; disposition; motivation; intention
surrender; submission; capitulation; being defeated (e.g. by a problem); giving up; giving in
I got it; I see; I now know; So that's the reason
to pick up; to adopt (e.g. a proposal); to accept; to take away; to confiscate; to deliver (a baby)
being settled quickly; reaching a quick conclusion; no need to say any more; no problem
emperor (of Japan); mikado
to declare; to assert; to say bluntly; to say straight out
(Oh) dear!; (Oh) dear me!; Good gracious
one's own strength or effort; (by) oneself
another person; other people; unrelated person (i.e. not related by blood); outsider; stranger
leather strap binding the plates of traditional Japanese armor (armour)
to proceed with things; to carry out; to do
normal practice; proper practice
price; cost; value; worth; value
large-hearted; generous; liberal; placid; composed; cool
honestly speaking; in truth; in all honesty; to be frank
chewiness; firmness; feel of food while being chewed; challenge (e.g. work, book); toughness
your highness; your grace; your eminence
to mix; to combine; to exchange (words, fire, etc.); to cross (e.g. swords); to join together
haughty; arrogant; insolent; proud; overbearing
anti-; antithesis; fanqie; traditional Chinese spelling system in which two characters are used: the first one for the onset, the second one for rhyme and tone
commander; general; leader
to be helpful; to be dependable; to stand by (someone)