at present; currently; so far; for now; for the time being
(not) even when using ...; (not) even with the help of ...; (not) even by ...
to be hot on a person's heels
three dimensions; three dimensional; 3D; real world; IRL (in real life)
not straightforward; not dealt with by ordinary means
many; numerous; various; large number of
fierce battle; hard-fought battle; hot contest; severe fight
to put oneself in (situation, environment, etc.); to surround oneself with
amount of experience; experience level; experience point; exp; XP
result; consequence; coming to fruition; bearing fruit; as a result; consequently
flapping (of a flag, fan, etc.); fluttering; pitter-patter (of footsteps); quickly (making progress); in quick succession
sweet-smelling; fragrant; aromatic; good (reputation, condition, results, etc.); favorable
torrential rain; heavy rain; cloudburst; downpour
to leave as; to view as; to maintain the status quo
even; even if; even though; because of; on the grounds that
to deceive; to falsify; to dodge; to beg the question (issue, difficulties); to varnish over; to gloss over
to sever; to cut off; to suppress; to eradicate; to abstain (from); to give up
to stake; to risk; to bet; to wager
new type; new style; new model; new strain (e.g. infectious disease)
complete; completion; perfection; accomplishment
nothing special; nothing significant; not a problem
finishing blow; coup de grâce
laying (a railroad, pipes, naval mines, etc.); construction
isn't it?; let's ...; why don't we ...; how about we ...
going according to one's wishes; ceremonial sceptre used by monks when reciting sutras (scepter)
cherry tree; cherry blossom; fake buyer; paid audience; hired applauder; horse meat
one swing; one shake (e.g. of pepper); one sword
to pry; to prize; to prise
consideration; examination; investigation; study; scrutiny; discussion
heavy; weighty; heavy (feeling); depressed; slow; sluggish; important (position, responsibility, etc.)
to hold aloft (e.g. a sword); to brandish
within; inside of; less than
to approach; to draw near
(doing) as one pleases; to one's heart's content; letting (something) go unchecked; leaving uncontrolled; leaving (something) to take its own course
office (e.g. the Oval Office)
door handle; doorknob; door knob; knob or handle which operates the door catch
to push; to press; to apply pressure from above; to press down; to stamp (i.e. a passport); to apply a seal; to affix (e.g. gold leaf)
structure; construction; arrangement; plan; plot; contrivance