imagination; supposition; guess
to compare; to make a comparison; to compete; to vie
a piece; a scrap; a fragment; iota; modicum; trace
various; all sorts of; variety of; (arch.) various colors (colours)
(some) more; even more; longer; further
to talk to oneself; to mutter
daring; fearless; intrepid; bold; tough
medium; average; moderation; middle school; China; volume two (of three); during (a certain time when one did or is doing something)
to stick into; to pierce; to run into
after a while; a little while later; shortly afterward
check; plaid; checking; monitoring; check (banking); cheque
reverse; opposite; converse (of a hypothesis, etc.); inverse (function)
to ask; to enquire; to query
somehow; how; in what way; why; what kind of
this and that; this or that; one thing after another
resentment; grudge; malice; matter for regret; regret
clearly; plainly; distinctly; to be clear; to be definite; to be certain
attitude; manner; behaviour; attitude (towards an issue, etc.); position; stance
by any chance; (should) it happen (that); by some chance
work; book; (a book) by; obvious; striking
single word; a few words; brief comment
your house; your home; your husband; your organization; you
the other day; lately; recently
two dimensions; fictional world of anime, manga, video games, etc.
daughter; girl (i.e. a young, unmarried woman)
hey!; wait a minute!; whoa!; boohoo; waaaa
how; in what way; why; for what reason; cannot possibly; no way
yes; that is correct; understood; I see; present; here; pardon?
powerful; strong; forceful; reassuring; encouraging
to be opposite; to face each other; to confront (an issue); to face
unprecedented; never happened before; first time in history
serious; earnest; real sword (as opposed to a wooden practice weapon)
facial expression; countenance; look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)
companion; partner; other party; addressee; opponent (sports, etc.)
reserve; constraint; declining; refraining; forethought; foresight
firmly; plentifully; with all one's might
to make war (on); to wage war (against); to compete (against); to struggle (against adversities, etc.); to fight
to do someone in; to bump someone off
no!; no no!; no, not at all
war; battle; match; game; competition