to run away; to flee; to avoid (a question, responsibility, etc.); to evade; to win without being overtaken; to hold off the other contenders (until the finish)
up to now; so far; traditional; conventional; usual
development; evolution; expansion; spreading out; expansion (of an algebraic expression); development (of a three-dimensional shape); extraction (of compressed data)
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
to start; to begin; to challenge; to pick (a fight); to set (traps); to plant (explosives)
physical strength; power; stamina; strength (of a business, economy, etc.)
last spurt; final spurt; home stretch
limit; limits; degree; extent; the end; the last; as long as ...
Five Dynasties (of China; 907-979)
within; inside of; less than
technique; art; skill; move
look; glimpse; apparently; seemingly; (arch.) first meeting
reckless; thoughtless; rash; ill-advised; impulsive; mad (e.g. scheme)
far beyond one's power; not at all equal; no match for
tactics; strategy; military operation; naval operation
uneasiness; vague apprehension; premonition
nonsense; irresponsible remark; codswallop; random; haphazard; unsystematic
bitter smile; wry smile; forced smile; strained laugh
as one would expect; just as you'd expect (from); just like (someone)
extremely dangerous; full of peril
daydream; fantasy; fancy; vision
from the standpoint of; from the viewpoint of; on; above; the best; top
reality; actuality; hard fact
execution (e.g. of a plan); carrying out; (putting into) practice; execution (of a program); run
as a matter of fact; really; truly; entirely; completely; wholly
means of survival; means of escape; way out of a difficulty
good-for-nothing; scapegrace; nuisance; trouble
common sense; good sense; common knowledge; general knowledge; common practice; accepted practice
theory; reason; logic; (unreasonable) argument; strained logic; excuse
still; yet; more; still more; furthermore; in addition
piece; slice; cloth; sharpness; agility; counter for scraps, pieces, etc.
especially; particularly; surely; clearly; as if; as though
to be a match for; to rival; to equal; to compare with; to be equivalent to
deeply; keenly; severely; intently; carefully; closely
(and) yet; but; for all that; nevertheless
stamina; energy; stamina-boosting (esp. of meat dishes containing raw egg yolks, garlic, Chinese chives, etc.)
piece; slice; cloth; sharpness; agility; counter for scraps, pieces, etc.
(dragging a large or heavy item) slowly; (falling) little by little; (slipping) gradually; on and on; while putting off; with a slurp
to sink; to go under; to go down (e.g. sun); to set; to feel depressed; to become subdued
to be visible; to be clear; to be evident; to be certain
prospects of victory; chances of success
as (it is); remaining (in a state); with (e.g. one's eyes closed, the light on); while (e.g. standing, alive); as (one pleases, one is told, etc.); according to