by the way; incidentally; sometimes; occasionally; precisely (at that time); exactly
explosive; sudden and dramatic (of an increase in sales, popularity, etc.); explosive; rapid
to shorten; to narrow; to close; to shrink
to answer; to fire back; to retort; to redo; to do over; to try again
to conquer (e.g. an enemy); to defeat; to overcome (a difficulty); to out-hit
good; excellent; fine; nice; pleasant; agreeable
one's turn; one's shift; one's turn on stage; screen time; screentime
beginning; start; first (in line, etc.); origin; such as ...; not to mention ...
to be inferior to; to be less good at; to fall behind
from the standpoint of; as a matter of (e.g. fact); aboard (a ship or vehicle); on top of; first volume (e.g. book); superior quality; best
(weather) front; front line; forward area; action zone
waist (the part of the pants located above the crotch); pant rise
to shoot (at); to attack; to defeat; to destroy
reserve corps; flying squadron
trouble; burden; nuisance; care; dependence; support
to boost; to force up; to push up
magician; wizard; sorcerer; witch
check; keeping in check; containment (of enemy forces); diversionary action; pickoff throw; holding a runner on base
while it may be true that; just because; nevertheless; not necessarily
pointed end; tip; point; forefront; vanguard; spearhead
even so; all the same; nevertheless; yes, but ...
dealing with; coping with
plan; policy; means; fifth principle of the Eight Principles of Yong; right upward flick
to attract; to draw near; to charm; to attract; to have a convulsion
gate; branch of learning based on the teachings of a single master; division; phylum; counter for cannons
yeah; you're right; that's right
one chance; only opportunity
highlight (scene); high point; climax; show-off scene (of an actor in a play)
to accomplish; to finish; to carry through; to follow through
force; unit; corps; squad; troops; party
to surround; to encircle; to besiege; to lay siege to; to play (go, shogi, etc.)
negligent; careless; slipshod; slovenly; reckless; irresponsible
to fly about; to flutter about; to flit about; to fly past each other
vortex; maelstrom; whirlpool; (in the middle of a) scandal; controversy; quarrel
crevice; crack; spare moment; interval; chink (in one's armor, armour); unpreparedness
to follow; to come along with one; to accompany
growth; development; growing up; growth (of a company, the economy, etc.)
to perceive; to grasp (the situation)
dropout; quitter; deserter